In this lecture from 1974 at Naropa University, Ram Dass talks about our unhealthy preoccupation with our individual differences. We grow up with the identity of a separate self, building an entire character around that separate self. From this, we begin identifying others based around our character development. In this episode, Ram Dass gives insight on h ... Show More
Oct 6
Ep. 314 – An Exercise in Spiritual Awakening
In this exploration of death and dying, Ram Dass tells stories about his guru, Maharaj-ji, shares his own experiences with people facing death, and offers his perspective on seeing dying as an exercise in spiritual awakening.Looking for more Maharaj-ji stories? Love Serve Remembe ... Show More
41m 35s
Sep 21
Ep. 313 – Touching the Sun
Gather around for some storytime with Ram Dass as he recounts his first journey to India, the long road that led to finding his guru, and how touching his guru’s feet was almost like touching the sun. Part of this episode is featured in Love Serve Remember’s free fall immersion, ... Show More
46m 20s
Sep 8
Ep. 312 – Soul Perception
In this unique talk given in New York just weeks after the events of 9/11, Ram Dass speaks about his stroke, the fierce grace of suffering, and getting in touch with our soul perception. The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to engage in meaningful discussions about the podcas ... Show More
52m 3s
May 2025
209. The Addiction No One Talks About
What if you're not addicted to pain, but to the identity it gave you? In this raw solo episode of The Leela Show, we unravel the hidden ways identity becomes a drug, how the ego clings to what's familiar (even when it hurts), and how Tantra + psychology can help you rewrite the s ... Show More
48m 6s