Ep. 253 – Dharmic Anger

Ep. 253 – Dharmic Anger

Author: Ram Dass / Love Serve Remember June 10, 2024 Duration: 36:40
In this 1981 Q&A session, Ram Dass addresses surrender, astrology, dharmic anger, the illusion of separateness, relative reality, love, hallucinogens, and more. Participate in the discussion about this episode of Here and Now! Join us for the SoulPod Meet-Up on June 4th at 8 p.m. EDT. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ramdass and get on your way to being your best self. This episode of Here and Now is taken from a talk given in Melbourne, Australia in 1981.Ram Dass begins the Q&A by taking questions about dealing with disturbances in meditation, the relationship between concept and perception, and letting go of our identification with different roles and stances.In response to a question about the role of the guru in the unfolding of his spiritual journey, Ram Dass talks about how his relationship with his guru is like that of a child with an imaginary playmate. He cautions us about getting too caught up in the concept of the guru, saying that there are no rules to this game.After answering a question about free will, Ram Dass takes on an inquiry about being too formless and feeling disconnected from the physical. He talks about the importance of being grounded and getting your act together. Ram Dass ends this part of the session with a question about responsibility, especially as it pertains to social action.Today’s podcast is also brought to you by Magic Mind, a matcha-based energy shot infused with nootropics and adaptogens designed to crush procrastination, brain fog, & fatigue. Use the code RAMDASS at checkout to get up to 50% off your subscription: Magic Mind Want to listen to this podcast AD-FREE? Not interested in the commentary before each talk from Ram Dass? We hear you! Join our Patreon for all this, plus weekly guided meditations from Ram Dass and friends. Try free for 7 days by signing up at patreon.com/RamDassPodcast “Once you are without anger, then you can get really angry. I mean, there’s nothing more beautiful than dharmic anger.” – Ram Dass See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ep. 10 – Through Illusions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:33
On this episode of the Here and Now Podcast, Ram Dass talks about seeing through illusions of the ego while still carrying the burden of one’s personality through life.
Ep. 09 – The Tibetan Lama and the Rational Mind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:50
This time on the Here and Now Podcast, Ram Dass discusses the seductiveness of the rational mind and explores another option we have for interacting with the world.
Ep. 08 – It's All One [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:07
Ram Dass examines the interconnection between faiths and breaks down one of Maharaj-ji’s most essential teachings: ‘Sub Ek’ – it’s all one.
Ep. 07 – The Veil [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:50
On this episode of the Here and Now Podcast, Ram Dass examines our perception of identity and asks us to look beyond the veil of illusion between our true selves and who we think we are.
Ep. 06 – The Four Noble Truths [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:01
On this episode of the Here and Now Podcast, Ram Dass teaches the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths and shares the lessons he was taught about overcoming desire while in India.
Ep. 05 – Darshan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:47
Ram Dass relays some of the teachings around darshan, renunciation, shakti, violence, and truthfulness that he received in his many months of study while in India.
Ep. 04 – Guru Found [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:30
Now, with his guru found, Ram Dass continues on with the most difficult part of his journey for truth – the journey within.
Ep. 03 – In Limbo in India [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:36
On this episode of the Here and Now Podcast, Ram Dass talks about being in limbo in India in his search for the answers he came for.
Ep. 02 – Journey to the East [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:36
Ram Dass talks about the mental and physical trials he experienced before traveling to India after he was fired from Harvard, and about embarking on his journey to the East to find his Guru. This episode has been remaste…
Ep. 01 – First Meeting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:48
Welcome to the First Meeting of the Here and Now Podcast with Ram Dass, this episode takes you through his early days as a psychologist to his life-changing psilocybin trip with psychedelic pioneer and colleague, Timothy…