At one point, in part 2, ram dass asks thich if he sees the potential of technology to liberate people, to teach them to listen more deeply and connect more with others. It was intended to help us not get used up or burned out as the saying goes. With the help of paul gorman, ram dass offers practical wisdom on taking this path that everyone can use on a daily basis. Ram dass, horoscope for birth date 6 april 1931, born in. How can i help stories and reflections on service, book. The first part of the book deals with dr alperts spiritual awakening through the grace of his guru and his subsequent metamorphosis into the disciple called baba ram dass. Not a day goes by without our being called upon to help one anotherat. Baba ram dass, the 1960s counterculture spiritual leader who experimented with lsd and traveled to india to find enlightenment, returning to share it with americans, has died. It is an inspiring tale for those not afflicted by cynical preconceptions and it inspired in me the desire to seek out my own guru. This book is based on talks by ram dass at the menninger foundation in 1970 and at the spring grove hospital in maryland in 1972. Though encouraged by his father to seek a medical career, ram dass collected degrees from tufts, wesleyan and stanford, then became a psychology. See all books authored by ram dass, including be here now, and journey of awakening. The book i read for this course was ram dass and paul gormans how can i help. In this practical helpers companion, the authors explore a path through these confusions, and provide support and inspiration fo us in our efforts as members of the helping professions, as volunteers, as community activists, or simply as friends and family trying to meet each others needs.
His father, george alpert, was a boston attorney who helped found brandeis university, then took control of the new haven railroad in 1956. When i went to india the first time, and i had been with my guru a few months, he said, i give my blessing to your book. His best known book, be here now 1971, has been described as seminal, and helped popularize eastern spirituality and yoga with the baby boomer generation in the west. How can i help stories and reflections on service paperback march 12, 1985.
Now i know theres no clear answer to this, but a couple of months ago i had a dream where some sort of being said to me death is like taking of a shoe that doesnt fit and this was before ive even heard of ram dass and unfortunately when i looked him up hes no longer with us. Dec 24, 2019 baba ram dass, the harvard psychology professor turned guru, who convinced me and others in my generation to chase enlightenment, is dead. Aug 01, 2002 ram dass is a wonderfull personal awareness treasure i had the pleasure of recommending how can i help as a text for many years while i taught inter and interpersonal skills to many classes of people preparing for rehab counseling. It was known as the hippies bible and has sold more than 2 million copies, the foundation said. Stories and reflections on service ram dass, paul gorman isbn.
Ram dass was born richard alpert into a wealthy family. For ram dass, to help through the act of service is a spiritual path one that can produce tremendous joy and spiritual growth, but can also trap you. This page is a dedicated timeline that displays all of ram dass books in chronological order. Ram dass is a wonderfull personal awareness treasure i had the pleasure of recommending how can i help as a text for many years while i taught inter and interpersonal skills to many classes of people preparing for rehab counseling. The book has a number of vignettes followed by commentary. Not a day goes by without our being called upon to help one anotherat home, at work, on the street.
Notes on the book entitled how can i help by ram dass and. While being a guide to the wisdom of the bhagavad gita, paths to god is also a template for expanding our definition of ourselves and allowing us to appreciate a. Jul 14, 20 ram dass says it that way in his book hes old. How can i help stories and reflections on service, book by. We can learn specific steps to take to assure that were not straying from our intended goals. In this fascinating workshop, ram dass beloved teacher and author of the seminal work be here now explains to attendees how absolutely any experience, even driving a car, can be used to expand awareness and awaken spiritually. In be here now, ram dasss first book for the masses, which has sold over 2 million copies since publication in 1971, he offered seekers an engaging, unconventional, slightly zany roadmap for finding a spiritual path and a more enduring connection to higher consciousness than a tab of acid could bring. American educator and author, fired as a harvard professor for early experiments with lsd and other hallucinogenic drugs, who became a follower of the path of eastern philosophy. Definitions of compassion, love and respect help the reader better understand the questions of helpfulness. Baba ram dass is such a brilliant light in the way of otherworldly issues. Ram dass was born richard alpert in boston in 1931. He authored or coauthored twelve more books on spirituality over.
I thought that we know about helping until i read this book. With over 150 pages of metaphysical illustrations, practical advice on how to implement a yogic regiment, and a chapter dedicated to quotes and book recommendations, be here now is sure to enrich your emotional, physical, and spiritual life. Ram dass explained that he had, at that time, no intention of writing a book. Paul gorman is a writer and curator whose focus is on visual culture. Ram dasss journey has been a search for love and for finding a way to stay in the space of love once he experienced it, she wrote, adding, ram dass was always loving, but now he is love. In doing so, the authors covered all the different stages one can go through.
The text grew out of the interaction between ram dass and the spiritual seekers in attendance at these talks. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Unsinkable, ram dass survived great challenges to remain one of the most colorful and memorable spiritual leaders of. A few of the nuggets of wisdom that i got from the book include. From the 1960s to 2010s ram dass is here and now through his many books on consciousness, love, and spiritual practice. Emotional support and spiritual inspiration for those who care item condition. He was cremated in it this morning amidst a sky full of clouds and rainbows. Ram dass, born richard alpert, helped to shape a whole generation. Mar 12, 1985 this book is useful for those whose rearing imbued them with the middle class concept of the charity hierarchy. Discover other books like this, author exclusives, and more. Baba ram dass and the tale of the acidgobbling guru. How can i help stories and reflections on service by ram. Ram dass shares a revealing piece of wisdom that looks at how we find ourselves stuck inbetween the stories of the past, served to us through culture, religion and politics, and what we are discov. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
A watershed work for those in the helping professions. Over the years ram dass has written many books on consciousness, love, service, devotion, and the spiritual path. I really keep it on my end table so i can generally effectively simply snatch it and quest for counsel, or uplifting statements. Trying to see only god in all things, and attempting to learn from them. Born richard alpert, ram dass has drifted in and out of my. How can i help emotional support and spiritual ins. This book is useful for those whose rearing imbued them with the middle class concept of the charity hierarchy. April 6, 1931 december 22, 2019, also known as baba ram dass, was an american spiritual teacher, psychologist, and author. Baba ram dass, the harvard psychology professor turned guru, who convinced me and others in my generation to chase enlightenment, is dead. Dec 10, 2012 the value of this book is gently delivered through stories of giving. Then with a gesture, he indicated he wanted to start his story at an earlier point.
Hes noticeably slower and more deliberate in his expressive hand gestures. Dec 14, 2015 discover book depositorys huge selection of ram dass books online. I for one discovered his composition contacting and moving, and the outlines on the book are incredibly lovely and imaginative. He is dedicated to helping human beings get past our mental chatter, religious dogma, and obsessiveness so that we can open our hearts and feel divine love a profound mission. Ram dass teaches that compassion and spiritual service are the most important things we can offer to others. Not a day goes by without our being called upon to help one anotherat home, at work, on the street, on the phone. Be here now is the title of dass 1971 book on spirituality, yoga and meditation. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ram dass books online. Stories and reflections on service by ram dass at indigo. A student recommended it to me more than twenty years ago. Dissolving the fear, finding your own beauty ram dass youtube. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. In 1974, ram dass created the hanuman foundation, which developed the prison ashram project, designed to help prison inmates grow spiritually during their incarceration, and the dying project, conceived as a spiritual support structure for conscious and dying. In the 1960s he was active in research on consciousness, with timothy leary, aldous huxley, alan watts, and others.
These projects are now directed under independent auspices. Each vignettes has proven an inspiration and the commentary has always added to the insight. A short film featuring ram dass on coming out of the darkness and overcoming our feelings of unworthiness in order to feel safe in the presence of. Be here now is a vehicle for sharing the true message, and a guide to selfdetermination. Detatching myself from the physical and mental worlds so i can attatch myself to god. But qualified or not, i wanted to do this interview.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. In paths to god, ram dass brings the heart of that system to light for a western audience and translates the gitas principles into the manual for living the yoga of contemporary life. Jun 22, 2017 a short film featuring ram dass on coming out of the darkness and overcoming our feelings of unworthiness in order to feel safe in the presence of love. Ram dass served on the faculty at stanford and harvard universities. Honolulu baba ram dass, the 1960s counterculture spiritual leader who experimented with lsd and traveled to india to find enlightenment, returning to share it with americans, has died. This book s format consists of descriptions of the elements of service work leading up to stories of assistance, followed by analyses of said stories. Apr 17, 2018 for ram dass, to help through the act of service is a spiritual path one that can produce tremendous joy and spiritual growth, but can also trap you. This box was lovingly decorated for ram dass during his 3day vigil. Stories and reflections on service authors ram dass and paul gorman. But, those who recall ram dass in his prime will be pleased to know that his sparkling eyes are undimmed and, when he gets going, he still likes to throw his head back and smile with that big, toothy grin we know so. Thich is an absolute legend and ram dass meets him so beautifully. Im christian and how i apply ram dass teaching to my life is 1. The value of this book is gently delivered through stories of giving.