Ram Dass

is an American spiritual teacher, writer, and previously (while still known as Richard Alpert) a psychologist and lecturer at Harvard University. He took the name Ram Dass in the 1960s during his stay in India. He lived from 1931–2019.

The Flashlight of Awareness

Soul + Body

Wellbeing

The Flashlight of Awareness

Is it possible to achieve inner harmony? How can we stop our thoughts for longer than a moment?

Ram Dass

How Can We Be More Gentle With Ourselves on the Spiritual Path?

Art + Stories

Opinions

How Can We Be More Gentle With Ourselves on the Spiritual Path?

A lot of us are putting a lot of effort into being more fully present and to being ‘here now’ and we head towards the fire, and in the process, we lose our sense of humor. What are the ways of taking care of ourselves in the process?

Ram Dass