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Discover the inspiring journey of spiritual icon Ram Dass in 'Being Ram Dass.' This intimate memoir uncovers the extraordinary life of the man formerly known as Richard Alpert, exploring his path from Harvard psychology professor to a pivotal figure in the Western spiritual awakening. Published in 2021 by St Martins Press, with a wealth of 488 pages, this book captivates readers with the stories of luminaries he encountered, including Timothy Leary, Aldous Huxley, and Jack Kornfield. Ram Dass reflects on transformative themes such as conscious aging, the healing potential of psychedelics, and the integration of meditation and yoga into modern life. As you navigate through his life, you will find insights into the cultural and spiritual changes that define our current era. 'Being Ram Dass' isn't just another memoir; it offers a deep dive into the heart of a spiritual seeker whose teachings continue to resonate today. Perfect for anyone interested in spirituality, personal growth, or the history of psychedelics, this book is a must-read. Enjoy free shipping on your order! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Grab your copy of 'Being Ram Dass' and embark on this enlightening journey of self-discovery!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781683646280
Year: 2021
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 488
Description:
Perhaps no other teacher has sparked the fires of as many spiritual seekers in the West as Ram Dass. While many know of his transformation from Harvard psychology professor Richard Alpert to psychedelic and spiritual icon, Ram Dass tells here for the first time the full arc of his remarkable life.
Being Ram Dass begins at the moment he was fired from Harvard for giving drugs to an undergraduate. We then circle back to his privileged youth, education, and the path that led him inexorably away from conventional life and ultimately to his guru, Neem Karoli Baba. Populated by a cast of luminaries ranging from Timothy Leary to Elisabeth KĂĽbler-Ross, Allen Ginsberg to Jack Kornfield, Aldous Huxley to Charles Mingus”this intimate memoir chronicles Ram Dass's experience of the cultural and spiritual transformations that resonate with us to this day.
Ram Dass's life and work prefigured many current trends: the conscious aging and death movement, the healing potential of psychedelics, the use of meditation and yoga in prisons, the ubiquity of those same practices in the wider culture, and more. Here, with his characteristic mix of earthiness and transcendence, Ram Dass finally tells all.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781683646280
Year: 2021
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 488
Description:
Perhaps no other teacher has sparked the fires of as many spiritual seekers in the West as Ram Dass. While many know of his transformation from Harvard psychology professor Richard Alpert to psychedelic and spiritual icon, Ram Dass tells here for the first time the full arc of his remarkable life.
Being Ram Dass begins at the moment he was fired from Harvard for giving drugs to an undergraduate. We then circle back to his privileged youth, education, and the path that led him inexorably away from conventional life and ultimately to his guru, Neem Karoli Baba. Populated by a cast of luminaries ranging from Timothy Leary to Elisabeth KĂĽbler-Ross, Allen Ginsberg to Jack Kornfield, Aldous Huxley to Charles Mingus”this intimate memoir chronicles Ram Dass's experience of the cultural and spiritual transformations that resonate with us to this day.
Ram Dass's life and work prefigured many current trends: the conscious aging and death movement, the healing potential of psychedelics, the use of meditation and yoga in prisons, the ubiquity of those same practices in the wider culture, and more. Here, with his characteristic mix of earthiness and transcendence, Ram Dass finally tells all.