Ram Dass

Author of "Be Here Now."

An American spiritual teacher and author known for his book "Be Here Now," which became a seminal text in the exploration of Eastern spirituality in the West. His teachings integrate elements of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Western psychology, emphasizing the importance of living in the present moment and the transformative power of love and compassion. Ram Dass’s work has influenced many in their journey towards personal and spiritual growth.

Ram Dass Quotes about Guru

A man said to me, "You talk to your dead guru?" And I said, "Yeah." He said, "That's in your imagination." And I said, "Yeah!" Because my guru is in my imagination anywhere. Anywhere.
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When you know how to listen everyone is the guru
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I hang out with my guru in my heart. And I love everything in the universe. That's all I do all day.
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Death has such great importance in this society that it affects everything. I learned from my guru that death is not the enemy, I see it as another moment. Yet it's the end of an incarnation and means going on to other incarnations.
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My guru said that when he suffers, it brings him closer to God. I have found this, too.
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When your guru gives you a command, you better listen to it. I love everybody. Even George Bush.
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I remember my first visit with my guru. He had shown that he read my mind. So I looked at the grass and I thought, My god, he's going to know all the things I don't want people to know. I was really embarrassed. Then I looked up and he was looking directly at me with unconditional love.
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My guru is in my imagination anywhere. Anywhere.
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