Ram Dass - Here and Now - Ep. 166 - How Different It Is…

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Ram Dass - Here and Now - Ep. 166 - How Different It Is…
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Ram Dass - Here and Now - Ep. 166 - How Different It Is…
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Be Here Now Network presents a classic talk from 1986 that captures one of Ram Dass’ core teachings around identity and the different planes of consciousness.
In this talk, Ram Dass offers a method for envisioning the different planes of consciousness as TV channels, guidance on understanding ineffable spiritual experiences, and shares a personal account of how these experiences allow us to see our differences while also seeing our oneness.
Transcending The Small Sense of Self
How can we hear what else lies beyond our personality, body and social roles? Ram Dass explores how spiritual practice allows us to move towards transcendent realms. Looking at how these experiences have the potential to become spiritual traps as easily as they can free us.
“What do I mean by spirit? Religions are methods for coming into the spirit. What I am referring to as spirit is that which infuses all forms, but which also transcends all forms.” - Ram Dass
Changing the Channels of Consciousness (21:50)
Ram Dass shares his classic analogy for picturing the different planes of consciousness available as TV channels that we can switch back and forward to. He offers a perspective of understanding how our ego-based identity and thinking mind are separate from what Ram Dass and many others identify as the soul.
“When this plane is real, who are we sitting here? That is channel one. Who are we as seekers and students trying to get our acts together? That is channel two. Who are we as eternal seekers after truth? That is channel three.
The soul is what looks, not what is looked upon. All the rest - channels one, two, and three - all that is looked upon, all that you can think about, all that you can sense - that is object. In other words, soul is the first level that you are getting into the breakdown of the dualism between subject and object.” - Ram Dass
Seeing Beyond the Skins We Wear (43:10)
Through experiencing other planes of reality we are offered different perspectives for seeing our day to day reality. Ram Dass shares an impactful experience like this that he had which allowed him to see beyond physical form for the first time and to see others for their most essential selves.
“I was looking at (my friend) and I went through plane, after plane, after plane and suddenly there he was, another being just like me. He was just wearing a different color skin than I was.” - Ram Dass
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Wat​ch the latest Ram Dass Documentary film on Becoming Nobody on gaia.com/BeHereNow. The gaia.com/BeHereNow library supports you with transformational content. See it for yourself and go to gaia.com/BeHereNow and check out the Be Here Now Playlist curated just for you. Visit gaia.com/BeHereNow to start your free trial today.

[@gabriellegrawey1683]

Wow, far out... I really got that! Can’t get enough of Ram Dass, RIP. ✨✨✨Thank You 🙏🏻❤️✨

[@Arismortal]

Yes! I have got to listen to at least one lecture everyday. Cannot tire of listening to his voice and words so full of wisdom!

[@bonim5180]

Amazing as usual! Thankyou 💖🖖🏼

[@surrealdejavu7360]

16:30

[@martinmolnar8904]

16minutes ? Really ? -_-

[@vanessapetrea2490]

Thank you, soul🙏🏽💗🙏🏽

[@-miekeb-]

💜

[@IIEthanGamingII]

Cant keep up with all these new uploads! Very thankful though.

[@Adrrn]

They have been on the be here now network website. Check it out for more 💖.

[@ElliottNg]

18:28 “we convert it into spiritual materialism” -RD

[@gregorallnight371]

Some of those who are wise describe where we are as being an amazing crazy cosmic reform school zoo.

[@ramink1990]

hi, I'm looking for a talk by Ram Dass in which he talks about an angry man on a bus or train and how an old man calms him down. I listened to all the episodes but couldn't find it. Please help me to find that talk. Thanks again for all the effort to share the wisdom.

[@obakengchilinde6206]

check pitfalls of the spiritual path

[@NicolinaDanielle]

Try “being free together” or “the pull to god”

[@ramink1990]

@@NicolinaDanielle you're awesome, thank you :D

[@CroshVine]

Yeah, that’s a good one. I’m sure I’ve saved it, but I don’t know which one it is.

[@wakeup9228]

It's sacred in the everyday

[@panta_rhei.26]

22:31 not the beginning of the talk, just my own bookmark

[@ericbriglia5136]

16:30

[@panta_rhei.26]

I like that many of these episodes are of Ram Dass essentially retelling some of the same teachings. You might think "I already heard him say all this, why would I listen again?" But as you hear these same stories 2, 3, 4 times, you understand them more and more. Thanks again Raghu

[@NicolinaDanielle]

Love the uploads! Ram Dass is the best. Thank you for sharing these over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and - Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram

[@grandmountain9417]

Raghu Marcus rambling….ugh

[@pamelapurcell8574]

ALL LOVE PROPHECIES ARE BEING FULFILLED, NOW!!🛸☀️🌊🕊☯️🦅🌊☀️🛸 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

[@macandrewes]

This is the greatest explanation of pure spiritual epiphany in human history. Starts at 38:44

[@johntsavaris8804]

❤😂🎉

[@doublet8107]

"Dat ting dare!" ❤️

[@tiredironrepair]

2:06 Enlightenment doesn't mean you never get mad. It means that when you do, you know why.

[@GaryLee123]

This one's powerful

[@macandrewes]

You know what? I used to throw shade on Raghu for rambling, but now i totally get him. Listen. Its a good hang... Also he is one of the OG and knew Ram Dass personally so props