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The Brilliance of Ram Dass

And a beautiful meditation practice for you

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Nov 28, 2024
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For all our Paid Subscribers with my gratitude for your support, there is a 45 minute philosophy talk and meditation that explains my experience with Ram Dass and I lead a meditation at the end that will also teach you an at home practice in the Audio Members Section. Love Jac

One of my favorite teachers was Ram Dass. His sincerity, honesty, and humility deeply influenced how I approach both practice and teaching. I was incredibly fortunate to have a one-on-one mentoring session with him—a rare opportunity, as he only offered them sparingly. That hour was transformational, and I want to share some reflections from our conversation and a meditation he taught me.

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When I met him, Ram Dass had been living with the effects of a stroke for two decades. For someone whose life’s work had been built around the clarity and resonance of his speech, losing much of…

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