Ram Dass talks about being socialized out of any recognition of who we were. Everyone wants to believe they are who they think they are.
Through the use of psychedelics we recognized we'd been had.
Where your mind is in relation to the game is what creates or relieves suffering-your's and everyone else.
Ram Dass also leads a short three breath mindfulness ... Show More
Aug 18
Ep. 284 – Every Human Being Has a Right To Be Fed
In this recording from 1979, Ram Dass gives a talk at a benefit for a food bank, emphasizing that every human being has a right to be fed. You can support this podcast, listen to episodes AD-FREE, and receive regular guided meditations from Ram Dass & Friends on our Patreon. Sign ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 5
Ep. 283 – Your Karma Defines Your Dharma
In this recording from a 1992 retreat, Ram Dass talks about dealing with change, using the stuff of your daily life to get free, and how your karma defines your dharma. You can support this podcast, listen to episodes AD-FREE, and receive regular guided meditations from Ram Dass ... Show More
53m 55s
Jul 21
Ep. 282 – Of Miracles and Maharaj-ji
In this recording from 1978, Ram Dass reads stories about his guru, Maharaj-ji, and his many miracles. We invite you to set aside your analytical mind and simply enjoy these miracles of love. You can support this podcast, listen to episodes AD-FREE, and receive regular guided med ... Show More
46m 21s
Sep 2022
Ep. 120 - Nothing Required, Everything Given
Welcome to this episode of Pilgrim Heart where Krishna Das describes unconditional love, acceptance, and helping others.Support podcasts like this through the Be Here Now Network 6th-Anniversary Fundraiser Drive - win tickets to the Ram Dass Legacy retreat in Maui, shop limited e ... Show More
1h 17m
Jun 2021
Realizing Our Belonging
Cohost Erica Chidi is joined by Tara Brach, a clinical psychologist, spiritual meditation teacher, and author. Brach’s new book, Trusting the Gold: Uncovering Your Natural Goodness, explores the fundamental value of connection and how to recognize the value in ourselves. Today, t ... Show More
55m 40s
Aug 2023
Truth, delusion, and psychedelic reality | Eileen Hall, Julian Baggini, James Rucker
Are psychedelics the lens to reality or the key to delusion?Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesWith a resurgence in the cultural zeitgeist, psychedelics are now at the forefront of debates about mental health treatments. Critics cha ... Show More
47m 52s
Apr 2022
Acceptance: You’re Okay, I’m Okay
It can be quite rare to find yourself in a place where you feel totally accepted. In this episode, producer Reva Goldberg takes us to a truly unique beauty salon: it’s the ultimate safe space for its customers, many of whom are in their 80s and 90s. We take a close look at two ha ... Show More
51m 40s
Jul 2023
Being ourselves and being with others | Janne Teller, Stefan Priebe, Sophie Ward
In a world that places a premium on independence, are we undervaluing the power of community?Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesIn this engrossing debate, we examine the societal shift towards solo living and ask critical questions ... Show More
43m 37s
Feb 2023
Catching Sight of Our Self | Iain McGilchrist, Betty Sue Flowers, Anil Ananthaswamy, and Bence Nanay
Is knowing oneself even possible? Listen to find out.Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesFrom the self-help industry to the contemporary focus on mental health, the ancient Greek maxim 'Know Thyself', is very much in fashion. But man ... Show More
49m 45s
Sep 2019
Invisible Shackles & Life Scripts
As we grow, we're subconsciously exposed to various 'life scripts' that can have a profound effect on the way we lead our lives, without any conscious control on our own part. In this episode, we discuss some of the invisible shackles that bind us, and how to 'break free' from de ... Show More
48m 28s