A Dialogue with Ram Dass and Eckhart Tolle

An evening with Ram Dass and Eckhart Tolle - these two teachers engage in an open conversation about spiritual awakening and the transformation of consciousness.
Filmed in Maui, HI on October 28, 2011
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[@yeezystreetteam]

"If you are perceiving from your soul, other people look like souls." This is great practical advice from Ram Dass.

[@hombrehector]

This is like accidentally finding an old recording of Jesus and Buddha hanging out!

[@EliBleu]

The speed at which Ram Dass is speaking cuts me to the core. Not only his brilliant words but the space in which they're spoken breaks me down. Hard to explain but I write this post with tears in my eyes

[@kimujin6]

I often cry listening to Ram Dass too. he probably vibrates intense energy. something like overflowing gratitute with awe. so intense and so free

[@shreyaspatil7523]

@@kimujin6 I thought it's just with me... earlier I was talking about Neem Karoli Baba to a person from Kainchi asking him how can I connect with him like how should I initiate my meditative process and so on. I was anxious and depressed but never thought I'd cry as I've never been that way but within that conversation midway I started sobbing which has never happened ever. The person asked me not to stop and let it all out. Its a way Maharajji or the higher consciousness you can call wants to let go off the negativity or the trapped bad energy out. Somehow our higher self was pulled to this content, souls and their energies.

[@downtherabbithole1789]

thank you

[@debradevoe5813]

I hear just what you mean, except for the tears. I'm sure Ram Dass would smile knowing that someone is getting what he's saying, along with the spaces, no matter how short or long. I don't think he would want anyone to look first at his humanness when he's speaking of his beingness. He was one of our greatest human beings. I thank the Universe for him, and will for the rest of my days. As for Eckhart as well, I learn so very much from them. Blessings to everyone. XO

[@sTeVe-vl3nh]

You know when someone is speaking with real presence, space and calmness, when in comparison even Eckhart sounds too fast 😄

[@trinity9312]

" ….the ego is full of negative stuff, and the soul is rooted in Love.." Ram Dass

[@108jhon]

stating the obvious

[@donjuantrumpetajohnson]

@@sundarex Indeed and then go beyond even this.

[@donjuantrumpetajohnson]

@@sundarex Transcend meaning observe. Observer becomes the observed and then forgets the observer. Subject and object switch. Then what happens is I let out a big fart. The fart brings back the observer. That's a trap though. There is no observer. Yet the smell is there.

[@janniklasmeier511]

@@108jhon which doesnt make it less valuable

[@108jhon]

@@janniklasmeier511 everything has a value. Every thought, every feeling and every action or event The freedom that many seek is to be found by gaining an understanding of this.

[@hondovortex2519]

Videos like this for people experiencing sudden awakening alone are invaluable for maintaining a sense of sanity. It's comforting and good.

[@sjjahoda5622]

I love how Eckhart looks at Baba Ram to answer first out of respect when the question about being a guru to others was asked. It was just so beautiful. It just got to me.

[@joooood233]

This is one of the most powerful videos. These two giants in consciousness and being engaging with each other. How blessed we are to be able to witness and replay this over and over.

[@BabaRamDassChannel]

Admin here- couldn't agree more thank you for this!

[@Anna-yw8yg]

I'm crying. My ego initially felt pity for Ram Dass as old age finally caught up to him and affected his speech, but I know that he knows that this is just part of the human experience. He may be even looking at this with some humour. This made me cry so much because this talk was so beautiful and it's always wonderful to listen to Ram Dass. Thank you Ram Dass and Eckhart Tolle ❤

[@creative1able]

Thank you for your comment. I don’t want to be critical of you, but I want to point out an important difference. Ram Dass had a stroke. A stroke isn’t the same as old age. Younger people get strokes too. I agree that it’s always wonderful to listen to Ram Dass.

[@souljourney-morganrogers6550]

RIP Ram Dass He, among many other spiritual teachers (including Eckhart Tolle) had an impact on my journey back to self. Thank you for your life, your work, and for your inspiration to the world ❤️ 🙏 🌎 “We're all just walking each other home.” -Ram Dass

[@cozmikrez]

Same here in this angle of self perception they walked me a great deal of "the way" 💙✌🔗🌠

[@tutorialchief]

means there is you and self, two?!

[@rickynoodles2816]

​@@tutorialchief they mentioned this phenomenon at length in the talk

[@tutorialchief]

@@rickynoodles2816 it was not a question, it was a hint to the one i commented to

[@landline516]

"In true love, you want the other person's good. In romantic love, you want the person."

[@danielgribben8950]

Hit me right in my cheeks 😊

[@moulee7448]

🙆

[@paulhargreaves9103]

Daniel Gribben you Sir are on the wrong site.

[@servantprince]

Romantic = teller of fictitious tales. NecROMANantic, dead fictitious tales

[@samtheeagle799]

The ego is always present, even in the identity of proclaiming you can see the ego, the ego is the driving force of all versions of "reality", mindfulness is just another crutch that the ego uses for what it needs.

[@owen3165]

I listened to Ram Dass last night for the first time. I watched a 2 hour video from start to finish and found myself for the first time ever, saying "yes" out aloud several times while he spoke. This actually surprised me :) I am happy I found him

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Try watching The Simpsons ? You'll experience the same feeling.

[@montage1555]

@@2msvalkyrie529 🤣YES

[@lydiaajohnson]

Try Eckhart too if you haven’t already. Both are the real deal. Thankfully!

[@darrenlarner1871]

Made so much sense when Ram Dass said ‘The ego is part of the body and not part of us’. So true 🙏👏

[@spookytwink420]

but the body is part of us or we at least work with the body is you want to look at it that way. Could apply to a body of knowledge too; that is chosen by the sprit or soul to be lived out through physical body. I think we are the whole things all levels / systems or whatever working together that we personally are at have access to though what we have experienced / learned. The soul is like drawing from the source which is another body the body of truth or knowledge that is correct and then its being manifested in physical body or form. So in conclusion the physical is what could use for improvement but simultaneously the more improved it more you understand spiritually. And the body is letterally liike sounds and voice and body language too.

[@AkshaySharma-ut6rv]

@@spookytwink420 Body is an experience of ‘us’. We are one universal consciousness that is scooped out into individual bodies and minds, like spoonfuls out of an ocean, to experience itself (the universe); And then with death, it dissolves back into the ocean. That’s how Eckhart visualised it in a podcast. It’s a liberating realisation for ‘me’.

[@user-he5fd4bc2e]

@@AkshaySharma-ut6rv beautifully explained thanks 👍

[@McPickleness]

I know right? Or when he said: "The ego is rooted in..................negative.......negatives?.........uuu-uh..............stuff".

[@beinghuman3225]

Ego is a social institution with no physical reality. The ego is simply your symbol of yourself. Just as the word “water” is a noise that symbolizes a certain liquid without being it, so too the idea of ego symbolizes the role you play, who you are, but it is not the same as your living organism. The biggest ego trip is getting rid of your ego, and of course the joke of it all is that your ego does not exist.

[@asadalbra]

ram dass' smile is so infectious

[@Jakeshark]

Thank you sound man for showing me where I have room for growth

[@madelynemcgovern3761]

Very interesting !!

[@introvertarot5226]

Haha

[@diwakardayal954]

@@introvertarot5226 is card reading related to astrology?

[@wheremylifego3790]

Ha brilliant...when the sound went all messed up I was the awareness behind the thought that told me to skip it forward....TOTAL PRESENCE ❤👌🏻🙏

[@alexandrakulik9827]

I’ve never heard the loss of words sound so beautiful

[@DualisticPerspective]

We are own gurus. We have the wisdom already inside Im only here to be reminded of what i already know within.

[@awwwCrap]

on the dot!

[@mamahappyness6569]

The teachings of Ram Dass and Eckhart has transformed me. I'am soo grateful to both, love you Baba Ram Dass. love you Eckhart

[@devanandalovefoundation47]

Yes!! me also. Why I teach.

[@marcpelletier1366]

What transforms?

[@Sl4ck0tik]

@@marcpelletier1366 you're perspective for one.

[@marcpelletier1366]

sl4ck0tik mine??

[@susancarolan153]

Yes brings back the old hippy movement days lovely xxSMC

[@sockneman]

This fills me with confidence, self worth, love and awe as I never experienced during my 30 years as a mormon!

[@DATONEGAMER25]

I believe every (or most) religions point to this truth that Eckhart speaks. I love him.

[@lindascarborough5551]

Be grateful for being in the awareness as 'A Morman'. Ask yourself how much you have learned & become Aware of? I 'was' an active Jehovahs Witness and am grateful. Cannot be caught up in the 'memes' but grateful non-the-less. Many are doing the best they can yes? May Love & Understanding be with You 🙏

[@ashley__c]

@@lindascarborough5551 PIMO of two and half years here hahah

[@Nividigal]

Same here. I am what I am today partly because of 25 years of being a Mormon and I’m grateful for all I learned. Now I’m even more grateful for have left the church. Much love to all

[@38gonzaga]

All matters is levels of consciousness, it was a path to now!

[@thesage90]

The best 2 hours I've spent on KZbin 🙏🕉

[@trinity9312]

"..when you are perceiving from your soul, other people looked like souls..." Ram Dass

[@baptm727]

Yes!

[@debradevoe5813]

These two beings are my very favorite human beings in my life. Blessings everyone.

[@csantana1]

Judging :b

[@chikacherrycola9189]

Thank You 🙏🏼 Enjoyed this on a sleepy, rainy late Spring night with my Cat ‘Truman’ on the pillow…

[@jasminkhangura3832]

Currently going through intense anxiety and depression. Eckhart's videos and teachings are a lifeline. I'm so thankful for this man. I wish peace for anyone reading this :)

[@judeflynn9223]

Me too xxxxx

[@DeirdresRebornsandlupuslife]

Jasmin Khangura me too sweetie xxxxxxxxxx

[@lizziebanyan8468]

Peace

[@BlacckChrome]

Jasmin Khangura hope things are better now 🖤

[@annabellacrewe8858]

❤Thank you !!🎉

[@tangerinesarebetterthanora7060]

I love how Eckhart Tolle doesn't rush his speech but takes tine to really digest the information he's gathered.

[@aweirdperson.864]

People don't like Elon musk but he does the same thing and i applaud it

[@palau23321]

Psalms 111:10" "The fear of The LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do His commandments: His praise endureth for ever." Do not let yourselves be led astray as I once was by the words of Ram Dass and other new-age teachers. They only seek to lead you away from Jesus Christ. There is no other way to God, to salvation, except through Jesus Christ. Romans 10:9-13: "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Praise God, the gospel of Jesus Christ is GOOD NEWS indeed. Hallelujah.

[@bjones8470]

David Fuller fuck off!!!

[@192837qwert]

That's because he can't think quickly of an answer

[@projecttherapy9974]

Hi there. SW Michigan

[@SylviaBrydenStock9]

Having listened to Ram Dass describing the blessings within his stroke I felt I must share my own current journey of living even more from Consciousness.My husband was diagnosed with Young Onset Alzheimer's Disease in 2010 and on this journey I have had some of the most incredible moments of inner oneness during times when husband was expressing the typical angry and aggressive behavior. It is in the darkest moments that we have the greatest opportunity to fully be aware of the inner joy and peace of consciousness.

[@DrShawnaFreshwater]

@Sylvia Bryden-Stock Thank you for sharing. You are a Blessing.

[@christinagavier2109]

Sylvia Bryden-Stock hello Sylvia. I sincerely hope you are still in the state of mind you describe here. It's not and easy journey and I have walked beside a few myself. Bless you and your husband. I do hope you find this message because I'm walking with you today and hold u close to my 💜CosmicGypsy CG

[@jenniferlee5871]

Sylvia Bryden-Stock Thank you for sharing this, I believe you and wish you and your husband more of this ability to find meaning and calm.

[@crabbtrixexp]

@@christinagavier2109 yeah, for me bad shit just happened and there was no being zen about it, sometimes in life your gonna completely lose yourself before your able find yourself, that's my experience, some do find strength to deal with hardship, i guess everyone's life path is different.

[@abhijitnaik1695]

Sylvia Bryden-Stock god bless you

[@victorblue9326]

So lovely Ekhart listening in silence as Ram Dass searches for words, still so articulate in this new way. And the same is true as Ram Dass waits for himself. Kindness is its own lesson.

[@SylviaAlana]

I still have my 1973 copy of Ram Dass ~Be Here Now~ an awareness book~ it changed my life 🙏🏻namaste Sylvia

[@williambronson8507]

I think if I had Eckhart Tolle and Ram Dass on stage together, I'd have a sound person on hand to fix the feedback!

[@Trk-El-Son]

Me too.😂

[@renton500cc]

Yeah I do sound for a living. The feedback is a rookie mistake. A noise gate or lowering the gain would fix it.

[@baroldable]

Humanity needs more of these teachers. Today ram dass passed through. See you on the other side my friend....... All we need is love

[@palau23321]

Psalms 111:10" "The fear of The LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do His commandments: His praise endureth for ever." Do not let yourselves be led astray as I once was by the words of Ram Dass and other new-age teachers. They only seek to lead you away from Jesus Christ. There is no other way to God, to salvation, except through Jesus Christ. Romans 10:9-13: "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Praise God, the gospel of Jesus Christ is GOOD NEWS indeed. Hallelujah.

[@paulhargreaves9103]

David Fuller ~ I respect your belief ~ I can’t seem to get past the first commandment. Is Jesus another God...? I try to go straight to the creator on a personal understanding. It is for that reason I can use the words of Ram Dass and Others.

[@Returning-Home]

I feel very blessed to be alive at a time when those 2 enlightened, pure hearted souls were alive. Both changed my life and I feel nothing but great love and appreciation for them. 🙏🏼💞

[@privatename3621]

Eckhart Tolle is still alive...

[@ThePittas]

@@privatename3621 Ram Dass isn't

[@privatename3621]

@@ThePittas guess my prior comment got ghosted or removed by the channel moderators, either directly or by keyword match. I hope they pass laws against companies silently ghosting social media comments without informing the author as to what was censored and why.

[@damianbligh820]

RIP - Ram Dass. Such a beautiful master.

[@heathercaldwell6242]

Ok Ram Dass and Echart visited me in my dream after watching this video. Lots of smiles and laughter and Love. I got an inter dimensional talk from both of them. Mainly Ram Dass talking about my mom. We both saw Ram Dass on “Be Here Now.” It was a beautiful experience.

[@user-dt4yj5kz5u]

Wow such a beautiful dream to have. Thank you for sharing

[@doctabrar]

Heather, were you aware that you were dreaming? V cool, thanks for sharing

[@donnavincent2004]

❤️🙏🏻 OMG I love that Ram Dass speaks slower than before the stroke. It keeps me in full listening mode. Before his stroke I would get so blown away by each word it was overwhelming. Now I can process more of it.

[@dhaliadestrange]

@@wayneschlegel1340 😒

[@yungblade7]

That's a really positive comment🙂💫

[@arturo_cruz]

If Ram Das continued to preach unconditional love after facing such challenge and adversity, perhaps he and the universe are showing us unconditional love is the highest truth of all things.

[@rickynoodles2816]

They're both phenomenal human beings That's one of the things I like most about listening to Eckhart talk is that he speaks slowly with enough space in between his words to keep your attention on the present

[@rickynoodles2816]

​@@arturo_cruz I believe it just may be

[@pamelag.00]

I loved the spotted rug story. My spiritual journey has led me to a rental house after owning beautiful homes for 40 years. It’s a nice house, really, but everything is original 90s, including the carpet. Not particularly worn, but very spotted, even when cleaned. This has really been a challenge for me. The carpet is my guru. Thank you dear Ram Dass for this deep insight to start my morning. I can feel your magnificence as I write this. 🙏

[@andrewmorton7137]

They talk about love and it makes me love them

[@tomrausch344]

Judging and labeling everything. I relish the irony reading the comments on this video. Both of these gentlemen are master teachers of our generation.

[@phumelelabaskiti2134]

+Tom Rausch . Thank you!

[@christinagavier2109]

Tom Rausch yes, I agree with you. Are we not so blessed? 💜🕊💜

[@gordonely6911]

@@christinagavier2109 🙏🌿🍴🍞😸 the universe blesses EAT self 🎶🐼

[@garimaghosh3966]

And many more to the future . 😊

[@hafniafc]

Animal eaters are not awake. They just provide lip service.

[@surjitgrewal]

It is a fruit if my Good Karma that I am watching this video. Thank Good.

[@kbrittanymcmillan4385]

wow--- such a beautiful, beautiful thought........ i definitely like how yu phrased this. Namaste

[@Adam-bk5nz]

We are watching this for a reason.

[@nicolemurphy8608]

Yes it is for me too.

[@Llistenandlearn]

@MrMichael4567 your comment is not what is being taught here, Ram Dass and Eckhart Tolle teach about the reality of Karma at 46:20

[@palau23321]

Psalms 111:10" "The fear of The LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do His commandments: His praise endureth for ever." Do not let yourselves be led astray as I once was by the words of Ram Dass and other new-age teachers. They only seek to lead you away from Jesus Christ. There is no other way to God, to salvation, except through Jesus Christ. Romans 10:9-13: "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Praise God, the gospel of Jesus Christ is GOOD NEWS indeed. Hallelujah.

[@user-mm6tr8ni9h]

These two gentlemen are such wonderful people, so enlightening. The lady interviewing was respectful and gentle with intelligent questions. This is the second time I've watched this with a 2 or so years gap. Thank you all very much.

[@alicemiriah]

This is so amazing and satisfying. I’ve been on my spiritual journey for just a few months and I’m just amazed at how speeches, lectures and even a dialogue between others have transformed me so much. I feel amazing and hopeful. I feel powerful and I love myself for the first time. Took me 30 years lol to anyone reading this: I love you and I’m proud of you. Your transformation is absolutely amazing. Keep going ❤️ ☮️

[@montanamvk]

To you @Alice Miriah : I love you and I am also proud of you. You are absolutely beautiful and deeply inspiriing. Look at you GO!!!! ha, took me 40, ugh. I hope you realize how hard of a journey you were entrusted with; specifically what that says about you. P.S. (Keep this in your pocket if u don’t need it now) Do not worry about those that do not ‘see’ you, nor understand your path. Do not let their questions or even accusations become yours. Sometimes even all of them have to fall away (& behind) so that you TRULY have the external & internal room to spread those wings and start running. It is not your mission to prove anything to anyone. Much, much love & respect my sister. 💜🤗

[@Flossy350]

These comments are very nice for times like this. Thank you everyone for your participation and grace/space. Hope we can somehow make it better, though our collective suffering, peace.

[@EricJFord]

I appreciate your post, thanks much.

[@SatishKushwaha-tc2ji]

Ram Ram

[@danieljamesoconnor6800]

Thank you, likewise 😉

[@manoharkrishnan4327]

"be here now" to feel "the power of now".great dialogue

[@palau23321]

Psalms 111:10" "The fear of The LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do His commandments: His praise endureth for ever." Do not let yourselves be led astray as I once was by the words of Ram Dass and other new-age teachers. They only seek to lead you away from Jesus Christ. There is no other way to God, to salvation, except through Jesus Christ. Romans 10:9-13: "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Praise God, the gospel of Jesus Christ is GOOD NEWS indeed. Hallelujah.

[@alexcoleman8983]

@@palau23321 Ram Dass was a follower of Bhakti. If you were led astray it's likely a misperception, or miss understanding on your part. It happens when we come from a western or Christian background.

[@bryanosorio3958]

Finally a video without “heated” or “destroys” in the title. 2 beautiful souls.

[@basse6643]

That would be pretty hilarious. "Eckhart Tolle DESTROYS unconscious audience member!"

[@diggleda2952]

Bryan Osorio lmao

[@SolomonVI]

Hahahaha 🤣

[@SlippinJimmy4Life]

Lol Eckart Tolle and Ram Das DESTROY your misconceptions NOW!!!!! Liberals and Conservatives DO NOTHING for the entire talk!!!!

[@the.kai.eros.experience]

@@basse6643😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@joshs5043]

"he didn't see that I could do that." The silence after, the love in those words. Love you Baba Ram Dass.

[@ergnoor3551]

Doesn’t take any bit of patience to wait for the next thought of this wonderful man. Could be hours and would only gain focus and appreciation. Thank you Sir.

[@McPickleness]

Hours don't exists. There is only NOW...... well, that and....................... stuff

[@LaBelleVie365]

I am so glad to see this discussion with Ram Dass! So many of today's Thought Leaders are expanding on the teachings of those who came before them. I worked with Ram Dass' team and DJ Kriece on a very cool Spoken Word album in 2008, which was after his stroke. Many people "count you out" when you have a stroke, especially the media, which is so unfair. Ram Dass has worked very hard on his recovery and still has so much to share. Please, be still, be kind and just open up to listening.

[@LaBelleVie365]

Thank you for your compassionate +'s!

[@LaBelleVie365]

In last night's Steve Jobs documentary The Man in the Machine (on CNN, 2016), a close friend discusses how he and Steve tapped into psychedelics and the mind-expanding book BE HERE NOW, yet they neglected to mention its author RAM DASS for some reason.

[@testingDEATH]

Seriously I wish I could give Ram my healthy, young brain, so he could live for another 100 years. He could make such great use of it. he seems as though he's having a hard time explaining exactly what it is he's thinking. Either way, I love this man to death. Because he can feel it. He knows. He knows exactly what it is he wants to say. Sorry if I seem like I'm rambling. It's such a beautiful video regardless of what I say.

[@morgasmdickmonalds6149]

RivasOnTheTrack he suffers from serious dimensia ya damn asses ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jennienorris7406]

Actually he is not suffering from dementia. He had a severe stroke which affected his whole left side as well as his speech. He has been undergoing therapy for years to help the physical issues and speech but, says some words allude him. There is a great documentary about his life called "Ram Dass - Fierce Grace" I highly recommend. Very touching.

[@prosperitymail]

jennie norris I am looking for the Movie. Would you know where to find it?

[@jennienorris7406]

I watched it free on Amazon prime. Can also be bought on Amazon. www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00008DDV2/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all

[@norwardradtke1361]

Your Imaginary Friend he had a stroke that affected the language center of his brain

[@hairrum]

How many Perceive Ram Dass's soul when he smiles.?

[@elenabenciu1126]

yes, sometimes I listen to his talks and I feel like I listen to his soul ... It s just like watching God at work , for me 🙂🙂 Eckhart and Ram Dass are both amazing x

[@patriciadixon9222]

Ram Dass makes sense when he says we float in an ocean of love, and being conscious of that, makes you love everything. Eckhart Toole speaks of oneness with the other, finding each other, as souls, with our presence. Recognizing yourself in the other, in this formless way, is love. Think how we all could achieve peace, by living in that spacious consciousness provided by true love. Living in grace is surrendering to allow it to emerge anytime, anywhere. Unconditioned presence to every moment.

[@mohamedladhaladha7997]

Ram Dass's dialogue brings a lot of peace in my heart,especially the silence between each word.

[@spiritualityjuice]

16:00 I was dying laughing. “The ego is rooted in...umm....negative ...stuff.” I love these two teachers, it’s beautiful to see him just be human and old and struggle. Enlightenment isn’t an idealism. It’s rooted in the core of what it means to be human. And Ram Dass fumbling his words and sounding sort of idiotic is beautiful in itself. I love these two teachers. Definitely two of the greatest teachers of my lifetime.

[@McPickleness]

Yeah I found it to be richly rewarding in comedic highlights. But anybody purporting to be earnestly receiving actual meaningful information or wisdom from this medium....is practicing deception (or self-deception). People crack me up pretending like those kinds of truths can be distilled from Ram's soul to their souls via his words here. I'll skip the word salad on the menu here. I'm happy to eat my mushrooms and venture into the wilderness with my friends....who all of the sudden strike me as extremely articulate individuals.

[@pbkeeper]

@@McPickleness seek therapy

[@paulanguyen1105]

I literally read this post and it was during this part of the video; thoughts on sharing this info. Madr me laugh

[@colehofberg8617]

Big fan of Ram Dass and listening to him articulate himself so eloquently in his early years, I was really surprised to hear him like this. But I guess old age gets the best of us…

[@ShellyBellyBeans]

@@colehofberg8617 did you miss the parts where it was mentioned he had a stroke? He may not have been as eloquent in speaking, but his message expanded and deepened.

[@streganona8185]

If one is having difficulty learning how to love unconditionally, then learn how to have gratitude. Gratitude teaches us how to love and will give one peace. At least it has worked for me.

[@nareshkosaraju2068]

I tricked my impatient ears by increasing the playback speed of this video to 1.5x and absolutely loved the talk from these two gurus.

[@twodogzdogue8710]

Great idea!

[@donjuantrumpetajohnson]

🤣🤣🤣

[@GeneKSM]

very clever

[@palau23321]

Psalms 111:10" "The fear of The LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do His commandments: His praise endureth for ever." Do not let yourselves be led astray as I once was by the words of Ram Dass and other new-age teachers. They only seek to lead you away from Jesus Christ. There is no other way to God, to salvation, except through Jesus Christ. Romans 10:9-13: "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Praise God, the gospel of Jesus Christ is GOOD NEWS indeed. Hallelujah.

[@seancasey5024]

@@palau23321 but what about Buddha and Shiva? They did not worship Jesus. Oh wait, we are all one. Jesus was a name given to a form. The spirit is the same as you and I. Best wishes

[@kaevby10]

Ram is a very special man and teacher. I love every space between his words. It is just as with music, that the melody comes from the space between the notes. Eckhart is such a treasure and his thought process has always amazed me. These two men are a treasure to the world and I will listen to whatever they would like to share whenever they would like to share it. Boundless Blessings to them both..... And Tara too!! I Love "Sounds True" site. Very inspiring offerings there.

[@dcsportsmark4996]

I love Tami Simon. Her voice is so calm. I loved her in her one on ones with Eckhart as well. 💜❤️🖤

[@CliffordNovey]

Beautiful. Was like meditation to watch and listen. Thank you.

[@1just2confused3]

RIP you beautiful soul!

[@FashnKween]

Love Eckhart and enjoyed how Ram Dass demonstrated the importance of "reading in between the lines" by using your heart (feeling) the intention of what he was saying rather than having the impatience to want the words. Some people have commented on how frustrating it is listening to him, I could only imagine the level of spirituality he has adopted from being in a body that has its limitations in expression and dealing with it, but he has showed us how he has accepted and surrendered to this state of being with grace. Blessings and kudos to Ram Dass and Eckhart.

[@neppahtitel]

very well said!!!

[@juliewebster8522]

Yes 🙌

[@7780JACK]

Ram Dass your "Teaching in silence" and Eckhart your "Teaching on silence" is Beautiful...Thanks a million for being here.

[@jeausy]

The mic feedback is perfect for my meditation practice :P

[@ForEverAScorpio]

I was thinking this

[@lindascarborough5551]

Fierce Grace? My 87 yo Dad layed in the hospital bed, he said I'm afraid I'm going to have a stroke. Dad, you've already had it. Oh, thank goodness for that he said. Thank you Ram Dass & Eckhart I now know he received Grace 🙏💜

[@LadyMusse]

When you are ready for this message you will watch with pure joy and appreciation with no complaints, until then you aren't ready

[@sundarex]

watching with the opposite of pure joy, appreciation, etc ... that is still on the same plane but at the opposite pole, which means there hasn't been any apprehension at all. Pure observation, with none of these attributes that you're referring to, is the saving grace. The moment insight walks in following pure observation, there's only SILENCE of the MIND. When the arrow hits the target / home ... there's only [mental] SILENCE. Any agreement or disagreement, yes or no, still exists on that abject mental place which wallows forever in dualism/polarity. And where the dual plane is, God Absolute is not.

[@Dirtyzen]

Dee, right on man, right on point! 😁

[@donjuantrumpetajohnson]

@Jeff B Don't worry man...it's all a joke. The whole 'spiritual' thing.

[@flipletape9706]

I feel like everyone already knows all of this. Some are just not aware of it, so don't practice it. This just brings those things into situations and anecdotes. I feel like the whole spiritual gig is about reminding and snapping you out of your delusions momentarily. Make you aware of it. Pretty sure that's what awareness is all about. Simply recognizing those things when they happen so you can snap in or out of it. There's something universal with truths that people just can't deny. If not, it's probably full of shit hahahah Sometimes, it's just the way people say it though that confuses other people. That's why people like great speakers so much. They just find the right way of speaking the truths. Nobody should practice what they don't believe. That's what's beautiful with Buddhism. A lot of it is really just using your common sense. Just don't call the other stuff you believe or don't Buddhist teachings... I feel like the only people who aren't ready for these lessons are only people who aren't willing to really listen and reflect on it. Or people who think everything the teachers say is going to be a reflection of pure truth, all the time. Which, nobody can do that... If they say so you should be worried of them really. That's just asking too much of anybody. Everyone is full of shit sometimes. And that's ok. Although, I don't know why they'd come here if they don't want to listen to it ahahahah If we'd all be really woke, I don't think we'd be here to start with though. You'd most likely be wherever Ram Dass is right now. But, who knows. I hope he's where he wanted to be. But damn, some part of me kinda hope he's coming back with us hahahaha

[@jorgevasconcelosmadetomove]

you havent observed a shit lol .

[@jkjerome1]

Great upload - thanks. It's so rare to see deliberate pauses in things like this - normally people are terrified of empty spaces.

[@kimujin6]

Ram Dass looks playful on the surface yet has intensity and seriousness inside and Tolle is just so playful inside with calm and rather serious surface. I can't stop smiling at those two but they give me different kinds of smile. hehe

[@khrysseaqi7970]

I love watching them make each other smile! 🥰

[@Jamesgarethmorgan]

"this is a whole lot of now". That's actually quite funny.

[@naomidoner7320]

Yes it's funny AND joyoys. We can never have too much "now"!

[@naomidoner7320]

Joyous.

[@christinagurchinoff1517]

I thought so too. 🤭

[@shortmindedbitches]

xD there are no words right now for how amused I feel about this comment

[@lronbutters5688]

YES!!! I agree namaste!

[@betsys76]

I have spent time with Ram Dass, anyone who knows anything about him knows he had a stroke. He wrote a book about it. It is called Fierce Grace. Before making negative comments out of ignorance and ego you should take the time to think before saying negative comments about another persons condition...Namaste

[@rjvarisco]

Betsy Stevens in

[@itsmia5902]

Betsy Stevens I can’t imagine anyone speaking negatively of anyone that way. He is just a beautiful, kind and loving light....as is my dear Eckhart 💗

[@neiltillapaugh8847]

Hey!!! youre here now... lol i didnt even mean to Pun! Much Love Distant Traveller!!! Maybe one day ill be able to go to Hawaii and see him too before he passes. How did he look BTW? I hope he has many more Years

[@neiltillapaugh8847]

Oh and i see you are a Trevor fan!!!! I Love him so much, and Nahko Bear MFTP, and Mike Love, And Satsang Movement, Cool I love finding out that there are Awake peoples All over. Im in Denver with my Beautiful Wife and two daughters. I hope you have a beautiful life and are as thankful and grateful as i am for the many blessings. Namaste, and give Ram Dass my love... how much sweeter he has made life.

[@joeschmo5838]

The stroke guy is full of shit.

[@the_oregonist]

i owe my happiness and current well-being to these gentlemen.

[@lindylou1629]

Oh my goodness. Two of the wisest enlightened most loving beings on our planet. What an honour to witness these two in dialogue. Thanking you from the fullness of my heart. Love n light. Namaste

[@SBha30]

Even after his body is constraint by his stroke, you can still feel his essence. That essence is in everyone. Some will understand that. "Soul doesn't judge" -- Ram Dass

[@drssdhillon2692]

You have touched many souls. RIP Baba Ram Dass.

[@rawrias]

I woke up this morning and my phone was playing this video. What a blessing to be introduced to these great minds for the first time.

[@Jenterke]

Awakening: imagine the whole world full of Eckhart Tolle and Ram Dass types

[@MysticCaravan]

The challenge is to see the sublime beauty of every moment, and each person, regardless of what their presentation or delivery is. It's better to bless and move on then to add to ones negative karma through negative comments.

[@myflesh10]

Soooo true:)

[@sundarex]

Positive comments also add to one's karma and make one reincarnate back to earth... So no comments then, either +ve or -ve

[@palau23321]

Psalms 111:10" "The fear of The LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do His commandments: His praise endureth for ever." Do not let yourselves be led astray as I once was by the words of Ram Dass and other new-age teachers. They only seek to lead you away from Jesus Christ. There is no other way to God, to salvation, except through Jesus Christ. Romans 10:9-13: "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Praise God, the gospel of Jesus Christ is GOOD NEWS indeed. Hallelujah.

[@coolshapes]

I love the bit where Ram Dass’ soul connects straight to the microphone and he talks without talking

[@meowijuana2322]

Wut

[@JonasAnandaKristiansson]

We are so blessed to have had you both with us, guiding humanity back home.

[@anitaheart]

What a beautiful meeting of souls. I would have loved to meet Baba Ram Dass, I hug him strongly from this side of the veil.

[@rezagatchpazian977]

This is possibly one of the most touching and amazing videos on sprituality I have ever seen. The bliss, humbleness, and spirituality that are present in these 2 sages and the whole atmosphere, made me cry and I felt a big shift in my inner being. I slept dreaming about the video. What a memorable picture. Amazing. Period❤

[@skait174]

I AM loving awareness! 👑

[@GCAT-xj8rc]

yes we are

[@palau23321]

Psalms 111:10" "The fear of The LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do His commandments: His praise endureth for ever." Do not let yourselves be led astray as I once was by the words of Ram Dass and other new-age teachers. They only seek to lead you away from Jesus Christ. There is no other way to God, to salvation, except through Jesus Christ. Romans 10:9-13: "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Praise God, the gospel of Jesus Christ is GOOD NEWS indeed. Hallelujah.

[@skait174]

@@palau23321 Yes! Ty Dave

[@emeraldoceans4557]

These two beautiful souls have completely changed my life. So grateful for them 🙏🏼

[@Evolveyouawakened]

This is the most beautiful pure holy fellowship of all time. I am in awe. My spirit rejoices. Words are poor to describe this moment. How I pray that may we have such souls in all generations to keep the light burning. Thank you universe

[@angelic_stargaze]

I am loving awareness. I am loving awareness. I am loving awareness. I am loving awareness.

[@johnnyesmond9176]

RIP ram dass

[@chromakey84]

*welcome home

[@jeffreybaus752]

He's definitely in peace but I doubt he's resting if he hasn't come back yet. I always believed he probably wouldn't come back at least a little while after merging back into God, but he didn't put himself on a pedestal though and probably would say he'd not be ready to not come back yet

[@svenmarten3493]

Johnny Esmond didn’t know that he died😟

[@anujparihar123]

@@svenmarten3493 He hasnt, he has transcended actually....

[@RyanScarbrough]

@@jeffreybaus752 Wut?

[@susankeenan5534]

BE HERE NOW was my first door also, even though I freaked out while reading it in my 20s. Just fear. Years later I came back finished book, etc. was privileged to go to a few presentations by Ram in person. Woweeee.

[@DylanHousego]

I found Eckhart years and years before Ram Das and its a joy to come full circle with both of them sitting in discussion.

[@lewcharles2]

One word springs to mind: humility. Inspiring stuff.

[@redsugar723]

Listening to Eckhart is teaching me how to love. How to see a person as another being made of the same things the rest of the universe is made of, and see that their own ego is not who they are. Just as mine isn't who I am, and I can start to love myself too. Really enjoyed listening to Ram Dass as well. I'm not very familiar with him but glad to be introduced to him.

[@richardneller6340]

I understand Ram Dass speech as I had a stroke in 2010 and the disconnect between the voice and the brain is a struggle.

[@lenas5613]

How very important these talks are in this time of pandemic. How grateful to be able to listen and take this in again. ❤

[@pandereek]

“Grace is hiding in the seemingly bad things that happen in your life, through acceptance or rather deep acceptance, grace can be fully awakened through the great yes to the present moment”

[@unstoppablezone4980]

When you strip away and discard all beliefs, concepts, ideas, thoughts, abstractions, notions...all that is left is Love. That is who you are. :) "To find out who you are, you must first find out who you are not. When you have discarded everything that is not you...what is left is who you are." ~ Nisargadatta Maharaj

[@ursidae8108]

I love listening to Ram Dass speak at this age, its like all the excess words are just falling away and he's distilling the message to its core :)

[@BabaRamDassChannel]

We at the channel love this as well!

[@agent_ninety9]

That's one of my favorite Leonard Cohen quotes or favorite of all time and was once on my Facebook ( when I had it). " There's a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in." Leonard Cohen

[@shadygrady3030]

Apparently they couldn't get a professional sound technician for this gig. Aside from that, what an epic pairing of two great minds.

[@AbirTarafdar]

Were lucky to be alive while Eckhart and ram Das are alive.

[@xplxmarek]

You are seeking the future in that post ^ ^ xD

[@christinerusso4720]

Shady Grady

[@shadygrady3030]

Buford T. Justice Too late now

[@highvibefreqzshow5967]

Take notice of the continued awakening. Was there not a time you too were distracted by minor issues which was the ego masking ingratitude to keep you from grasping the depth of what iz being revealed? Look at how far you have come that such things no longer distract you as much and be glad in that. Be happy for these ones too while you point out how they are missing the point as you have here cuz they do need that reflection to become aware of it. I see them on a lot of videos more than ever before in the last few months. That must be an indication that the global awakening has accelerated which means we are accelerating as well.

[@tomato1040]

Ram is so real; may he jest in peace!

[@nightwriter6480]

I have been following the teachings and hanging out with Ram Dass in the same spiritual space for some 20 years. I haven't learned about his passing for more than a year. What a shame, to find out so late. But searching my heart, nothing changed. You can still meet him in the same space now. In shedding the goods, bads, fears, lives, wants and human companions there is hardly any loss.

[@karanfield4229]

He will be back. 🥰

[@GoranVinko]

@@karanfield4229 No. Only once.

[@ece421]

That was an excellent discussion. Thank you for interviewing these two beautiful, conscious human beings.

[@rocky821]

read autobiography of yogi by paramahansa yogananda published by self-realization fellowship

[@juanotamendi8913]

Y'all have to remember that the level of consciousness-awareness of someone like ram... By him just being there ,( people elevate) I'm sure the energy in that room was amazing!!

[@movingmountainsprayer]

Why the second Ram Dass started speaking I burst out in tears. I just want to hug him and thank him. What is this energy?

[@Desert_Hobo]

Unconditional love

[@movingmountainsprayer]

@@Desert_Hobo thankyou ❤ I wish naming it could give service to all that it is.

[@Acujeremy]

Because Baba Ram Dass GETS IT!

[@Anna-yw8yg]

Because Ram Dass knew old age and his humanness would take a toll on his physical body someday, but as he said in his younger days, don't pity him as he knows where he is going and he knows who he is. I'm sure his higher self is smiling and chuckling at himself knowing Ram Dass' humour ❤

[@fiwalker6690]

Eckhart. Love your words for me at times my heart has been lead to keep going thank you

[@bonnieclark8069]

much communication in the silent spaces indeed. Love

[@DATONEGAMER25]

I met a girl with a beautiful smile as we made eye contact. But there was something special about it. After watching this I believe I seen her soul.