Ram Dass: We Are Awareness

Shot at his home in Maui in 2005 (8 years after a stroke left him with a number of health issues), Ram Dass talks about how we first see ourselves as separate from each other but eventually we realize we're not separate. In fact, we're all the same awareness. Explore more from Ram Dass: www.eomega.org/workshops/teach...

[@archiebaby8]

I met Ram Dass for the first time last month. Looking into his eyes was like looking thru the universe. He spoke at a seminar and did a great job considering the effects of the stroke he suffered 8 years ago. He was funny and coherent, it just takes a little bit for him to express himself. Listen with love and patience.

[@eohaver2]

"We're all just walking each other home." Ram Dass

[@Mike21908]

Rest in peace my friend

[@killercreek450]

"When we identify with all bodies, we are then identified with our own awareness" So profound. I love hearing this mans voice, its so soothing. Thank you and peace to you!!!

[@anthonyjl94]

That hit me hard too ❤

[@primitiveskills]

Ram Dass, an elder of the deep ecology movement, has been a major influence on our school, community, and landscape. His gifts to humanity and the environment are profound and far reaching.

[@dorreelynn597]

i love that you are still here now.

[@airfiver8221]

A great man among men. I thank him for his service to us all.

[@stephendoherty]

You be your awareness and i'll be my awareness .. and i'll be in Scotland afore yee. Loved you in the seventies Richard .. and I still do. Breaks my heart that you are gone. xxx

[@freds4814]

Still in awe that I met him! Every question I had dissolved looking into his eyes!

[@chucktouchton398]

This man has the warmest smile of any person I have ever seen in my life! His message is infinitely uplifting! Keep on keepin' on, Ram Dass (formerly Richard Alpert)!

[@KateAlene]

Ram Dass suffered a stroke some years ago. He's been left with partial paralysis and aphasia. I marvel at his calmness and patience as he waits for the words he wants to come to him.

[@meghan42]

Here we are Ram Dass. We are awareness. Bless you sweet one ....

[@jcfullmore4504]

Thank You Ram Dass - you are a True HERO for our AGE! Your words to BE HERE NOW inspired a revolution in Consciousness!!!

[@parabola8933]

Ram Dass changed my life in my mid twenties. Years later in the movie "Fierce Grace" a couple was reading a letter from Ram Dass. Their daughter had been murdered and he was consoling them. The couple were the parents of a friend of mine. I had no idea that he had a sister that had been murdered. A few days later I was in a pool hall with someone and I told them this story and I said next time I see my friend I'm going to give him a big hug. Five minutes later he came walking in. I was perfect synchronicity. Needless to say, I gave him a big hug. Thank you Ram Dass for everything.

[@ecocanyon]

Even though his health severely declined, he still tries to share his knowlege. He was such a beautiful old soul. Those who are not familiar with Ram Dass will see only the shell. Those who know him will see the wise man inside. His eyes tell you what the lips cannot speak.

[@doula2010]

I met (Richard ) on a school ground in Maui in 1987 while on vacation with my husband. We were waiting there for the school to open so we could go to a Ram Das lecture. His work with "Death & Dying helped me so much. I hadn't seen him before-all of a sudden this really cool, shaven, extremely friendly guy comes up to us and we all talk for awhile. The lecture starts and now we realize we had been with the Ram!!Great, amazing talk ! If you didn't grow up with "Be Here Now"- you missed out.

[@McAngrypants70]

I love Ram Dass. Misguided? Who should he have followed? And to where? Even after suffering a stroke, my man Ram Dass shares sunshine in his words. He's brought more joy & healing to others than most of us could dream of.

[@annuarora9656]

Where ever u r we wan t to meet you to listen this voice again and again...

[@stefanzigo]

I totally space in during this video, its awesome.. chills through my body. I can watch this thing over and over and it just gets deeper and deeper

[@sachinpc]

You can never Fell Awareness....You can only be awareness..... This man has been it..you can tell!

[@JManFlexTwitch]

His smile says more than any words could.

[@SuzLa1]

I was on a quest to find the meaning of life and I found the Journey of Awakening book and a meditation tape by Ram Dass and I have to say it's amazing. He has spent to long trying to find the alternative to science at finding out our reality and he used so many sources for quotes that he's very interesting. Even though I believe in science, Ram Dass gives me another view to the meaning of life that I believe.

[@stevegunn9971]

Journey of Awakening is one of my favorite spiritual books and I've read many, many.

[@SeanJamesHope]

You don't see right, you don't see the wrong. He was with all of us when we each watch it. And you are all so just with you.

[@00AaOw11]

a darshan with ram dass doesn't just transcend distance... it transcends time

[@Nominay]

Even without the ability to speak well since his stroke, Ram Dass still comes across with a comforting presence of wisdom that words alone could not manage.

[@juicearibe]

This man is being watch by the power that be, for his teaching.

[@virginglee]

i enjoy his thoughtful analytical descriptions. I think we all need to slow down and really think about what we are really trying to say and do.

[@Mangzorz]

This man is my hero. So intelligent, so awake. Someday, his words will reach those who are asleep - I hope to be alive when that day comes.

[@suunritadasi]

Ram Das is what Be Here Now means. Ram Das is doorway to Now. Jai Ram Das. Jai Neem Karoli Baba....

[@10zen10]

When he pauses at the end to smile for your own realization of that oneness. God I just smiled so big and felt so much love. I knew nothing of this man before I saw this video after seeing it I believe I know him well. Such an old, gentle and loving soul.

[@lynnth55]

I love this man. Even after a serious stroke, his wisdom is as timeless and relevant as ever.

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

A gift is Ram Das

[@narayanr]

It feels as if he's talking to me ... Wow! 5000 miles and close to two years away and he still gets me ... Wow!!! Om Shanti.

[@barrybrown6485]

This amazing piece covers it all.

[@EricKZhang]

So sad to see him brought to this state by a stroke. He was such a wise and articulate man. I guess he still remains this way within his mind.

[@vidkidFTW]

His spirit is as full as ever :)

[@dane6443]

He actually looms as his stroke as a blessing. It brought him more within himself, which is peaceful for him.

[@webusecom]

Give him a break already he had a stroke and Is suffering from Expressive aphasia due to that. He is still doing what he is doing to help you, speaking is not comfortable for him. What a great man

[@ododidit]

This is a great man who knows more than you can imagine and yes he suffered a stroke hence his slow speach, look up his earlier talks and you will be amazed!

[@docludiTWISTEDSOUL]

I love this man. Hearing him speak always reminds me.

[@Ddonna040]

My energy vibrates and I am filled with intense love when I listen to Ram Dass. When I first read "Be Here Now" I had the same experience.

[@teafourtao]

absolutely beautiful. I felt some sadness, but overwhelming joy for Ram Dass' soul, and awareness...

[@OneCharmedLife]

The last few moments... "ahhhh!" who we really are. Nice BEING with you all!

[@beckweth]

That's what meditation does for me - it brings me to awareness, makes me aware/awake/connected to the universal consciousness. What a great smile he has.

[@naztubez]

Awareness transcends all boundaries. Beautiful and poignant message from Ram Dass.

[@parabola8933]

Be Here NOW!

[@bubblebreeze]

How did he...? That breath at the end was exactly how i felt after he said that. I love this guy, every time I watch this I pick up on a new idea.

[@alissonf]

The look in his eyes is mesmerizing! This, ladies and gentlemen, is an enlightened person!

[@MickeyLWalker]

i cant get enough of this kinda stuff

[@Marckymarc71]

It makes perfect sense. Your time "here" is a tiny blip in the grand scheme of eternal life. Even as human beings we often choose to experience pain and discomfort in order to grow. It's the same thing, just on a scale you immense can't even imagine.

[@Shavda1920]

I see and hear beauty and I feel love in my heart. What a joy! Thank You

[@hollywoodartchick]

Ahhh - such a joy to hear from the bright soul who has led so many to seek the Divine. Even the space between the words has meaning now.

[@AaronFraser]

What a lovely man. Thank you for sharing this.

[@Defector5]

I'm glad the stroke has not completely taken his speech abilities. God bless Ram Dass.

[@docludiTWISTEDSOUL]

I have loved this man since my first ventures into seeking meaning. He manages somehow ( with kindness and humour) to assure, guide and enlighten.

[@DanielOrey]

Love, love, love to you Ram Das... thank you for being here now over the years!

[@LIVELITERATUR]

yes, that's it! and for THAT i have great respect for this man: he was that honest to talk open-hearted and open-minded about his crisis. THIS is human! superhuman! because he tried to stop pretending being something holy as people wanted to see him. he was a funny entertainer, but like a clown: laughing outside but very very sad inside. and his SADNESS is touching. i love ram dass for going THRU deep emotions. he loved life, he wanted to understand universe and life, and he did HIS best!!!

[@stellabluegirl]

I found this very helpful. I appreciate ***** for the WARNING: though I scrolled down to look at comments like I usually do after watching KZbin videos. The irony in all of this is... I searched this man after a friend gave me his name because I have been having a hard time. I have watched my mom suffer a horrible stroke at the age of 55. I had no clue this man suffered from a stroke until reading the comments. So the little synchronicity just in that gives me hope... though I would not send this exact link to my mom due to the comments under it. She has recovered from her stroke...but she has brain damage and horrible depression. She's been wanting to visit the monastery we have in town to practice Mindfulness and I felt this man could be very helpful to not only her but to myself. I thought his voice was very calming. As far as getting a little confused on the miles in the end of video.. that could happen to anyone...but he is elderly and has suffered from a stroke. My mom is brilliant. She was having her second stroke trying to convince me she was NOT having another stroke and answering questions correctly to Jeopardy all at the same time. I also wonder why the rude comments were made if the people who made them actually came here for the same reasons as I did... to listen to a man who teaches compassion and mindfulness. I guess I am a little confused as to why mean people would be watching this video in the first place.

[@ArtofReliance]

Stella Blue Those with their eyes purposefully closed do not transcend this universe the same way as the blind. Bless you AND all stroke survivors!

[@InfamousMedia]

Wonderful. Rest in peace, baba

[@earthsong2002]

Thank you for posting this video. Through Ram Dass' eyes and his warmth as he spoke, I experienced connectedness within my heart. Beautiful, beautiful radiant being, thank you.

[@kelleytaylor1404]

I love you Ram Dass! Thank you for all that you do and all the you are!

[@Muchowski_B]

So beautiful it makes me tear up. Especially when you have that realization

[@willuseman]

the amount of deliberate thinking and feeling he puts into each word is incredible & truly uplifting! Thank you for sharing.

[@beingsmart506]

Thank you so much sir 💖

[@nsideimscreaming]

Thanks for posting... amazing that someone is always watching this! Cool! Ram Dass was blessed with the spirit & has done so much to share that with us all... still- he's reaching so many people! Namaste! Thank you Baba!

[@dustyrose1]

Thank you Ram Dass..you have changed my life in ways too numerous to say..I thank you with all my heart!

[@sharonknight5427]

I found out who he was the other day. I used to love Terence mckenna now I found someone new I like and I only found out about him when he died

[@johnyprestige]

love the ending of this video:)

[@johnm3152]

Always wonderful teacher and provider of comfort to me. Jai Ram Dass !

[@ChibaFish]

amazing. his smile alone fills me with joy.

[@lizardbearclaw]

Absolutely delightful. Thank you.

[@Deanoodle]

Ram Dass on being awareness is right up there with Joel S. Goldsmith. Michael Beckwith should watch and learn.

[@Madhura1818]

Thank you for sharing this video. 🙏

[@sabymoon]

I heard RD speak many times when he could speak with such humor, grace, intelligence and "humility." I always thought of him as my favorite spiritual uncle. Thank you, and thanks for sticking around this earth for a while longer. Be Here Now clicked for me in a difficult time in my life, and since then, the Path has not been too far from me, when I want to get back on it.

[@daijohn3]

a pleasure to see and hear you, Ram Dass.

[@bobolatrick]

I love this. so sincere

[@peterbentsen4890]

What an inspirational man...what he has done even after his stroke is amazing..I love this man.. For all those who left rude comments..I feel sorry for you...I hope one day you find the beauty with in yourself..You are loved..there is no need to be upset

[@1nsightOD]

This transcended not only space, but time as well.

[@djad3115]

BLESS YOU Baba Ram Dass....

[@machineagemaya]

i love you Ram Das! thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and heart with us.

[@meghan42]

You can't look for awareness, you can only be awareness. I love it!

[@humanbeing4978]

Wow! Straight into my heart and mind ❤

[@andy7666]

A very cool dude.. Alot of the stuff he says, people may say "yes we know that" - with all the information we have, access to religious, philosophical ideas, our understanding of science, use of mind expanding drugs/meditation what have you - but to be such a totally cool dude 100% of the time is really special. If I have a stroke, I hope I am as lucid as this fellow afterward (to say most people are not is an understatement!)

[@KindredLeela]

Thank you Ram Dass, for helping me to test out the waters of the Ocean of Love...Through Maharaj-ji's grace diving in seems effortless. You are pure light, and our Guru is working through you in amazing ways. Blessings from the Lotus Feet of Neem Karoli Baba!

[@mlee7290]

he makes more sense and is easier to understand intuitively than Eckhart Tolle.

[@noeditbookreviews]

They're both good though.

[@myfriendsimon]

Thanks for a great post.

[@cassbianca]

thanx for this post..i am so grateful i get the opportunity to watch/listen to this in my own home! bunches of blessings to all.

[@maracuyabanana8784]

Thank you ram hehe x thankyou for bringing me back this moment 🙏 i am so grateful.

[@kalokaloqnov2354]

I wish you all Light and Peace!

[@tiripSyloHsdoG]

Thank you , yet again...

[@novelentertainment5285]

Genius..The depth. so beautiful

[@momar91]

Listening to him talking is like listening to my own thoughts while on psychedelics. I think it can be felt by all of us, this is universal truth.

[@ljackier]

Thank you, Ram Dass. Namaste.

[@annuarora9656]

I m soooooo much attracted to his awareness that eating g and working g is jus a formality till we r breathing.

[@olotbesalu2258]

Beautiful man, thank you for Everything xx

[@Gdad-20]

Thank you. Point absolutely taken! I welcome your warm and gentle reminder! I to, can be a little quick to judge at times and greatly appreciate it when someone such as your good self, reminds me of this fact. Thank you once again!

[@peacelily64]

I just found this man ... he is 80 ... He has such great words....

[@MickeyLWalker]

i love this video, the end is..... beautiful.. makees me cry

[@lewisleeming]

Amazing. Just what I needed to watch this morning. Thank you.

[@Baxxter101]

Ahh, now you've gone and made me smile.

[@batoulhajj4514]

i have so much love for this pure and beautiful soull

[@ItsFunkyEnough]

profoundly AMAZING - pure feeling .

[@coolbluetrane]

absolutely beautiful