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The humor and style of Ram Dass have contributed to his popularity as he presents Eastern spiritual teachings through American eyes. Each part of this collection is two tapes from an audience presentation and includes a question-and-answer session. A visualization is included in two of the sessions. Generally, the sound quality is good. Most audience questions are audible, repeated by Ram Dass, or, in the case of one session, overlaid by the publisher. There is some overlap between the sessions, but together they provide good insight into the teachings of Ram Dass. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Book Description
Ram Dass Audio Collection Ram Dass Inspiring for his many bestsellers on the spiritual life, including the modern classic Be Here Now!, and respected for his service work on behalf of our least fortunate people, Ram Dass has shaped the spiritual landscape of America like no other teacher of our time. After four decades, and despite a life-threatening stroke, Ram Dass continues to move us with his example of compassion in action, and the true joy that comes with surrender to this purpose. Now, in a unique audio publishing event, the great moments – and great truths – of this important spiritual elder are preserved together for the first time on the Ram Dass Audio Collection. This special slipcased edition includes three all-time favorite sessions: • Cultivating the Heart of Compassion – By trusting our own hearts, we can close the gap to the mind, and experience life as a remarkable spiritual curriculum. Concludes with Ram Dass leading a momentous guided meditation for the audience of more than 1,000 people. • The Path of Service – In our era of accelerated change, Ram Dass teaches, the path to internal freedom still begins with external action, in the service of others. • Conscious Aging – Ram Dass calls for us to move beyond our youth-fixated culture to see that the final years of life are just as creative and meaningful as the first.

About the Author
Ram Dass has been a leading figure in the search for a meaningful 20th-century spirituality, beginning with his groundbreaking research at Harvard in the 1960s. He was an early leader in the hospice movement, and is a respected spokesman on the integration of Western culture with Eastern philosophies. He is the author of the landmark book Be Here Now and coauthor, with Paul Gorman, of How Can I Help?

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