Ep. 218 – The Qualities of Awareness

Ram Dass Here And Now

Ram Dass / Love Serve Remember

Ram Dass, Religion & Spirituality, Newage, Wisdom, Society & Culture, Ram, Ramdass, Hinduism, Spirituality

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🗓️ 31 January 2023

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

In this recording from 1985, Ram Dass leads a meditation on the qualities of awareness, answers questions from the audience, and leads a rousing round of Jubilate Deo.

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In this episode of Here and Now:

Ram Dass begins with a guided meditation focusing on the qualities of awareness, which include spaciousness, equanimity, and love
Ram Dass answers questions from the audience on a variety of topics, including reconciling suffering and grace, the crossroads of spirituality and politics, the process of learning to love yourself, assisted suicide, homophobia, and encountering sadness during meditation
Ram Dass ends by leading the audience in singing “Jubilate Deo” in a six-part round

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“May each of us become such clear and pure instruments of light, of love, of presence, of clarity, of equanimity, that the light of spirit pours through our every cell and everybody we meet is touched by living spirit, no matter how we meet them, in whatever role in life. Then, where we are, everywhere we look we will see flowers blooming. It’s what the sun sees when it looks down from above. What grace. What incredible grace.” – Ram Dass

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1:20.0	This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. What makes you feel like your best self?
1:29.1	Is it mindfulness and meditation? Maybe it's chanting or listening to music?
1:34.0	Even an activity like crocheting can make you feel empowered. Working with a therapist can
1:39.6	also help you get closer to the best version of yourself. Therapy is the perfect tool for
1:45.2	learning positive coping skills and boosting your self-esteem. If you're thinking of giving
1:50.3	therapy a try, BetterHelp is a great option. It's convenient, flexible, affordable, and entirely
1:57.8	online. Just fill out a brief questionnaire to get matched with a licensed therapist and switch
2:03.6	therapist any time for no additional charge. If you want to live a more empowered life,
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