Ram Dass Here And Now Ep. 108 - Geography of the Journey
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Mar 15, 2017 Ram Dass discusses the geography of the journey of awakening, sharing insights on cycles and tools used. He explores equanimity in urban life, the sacredness of food, the 'om mani padme hum' mantra, and the concept of LST as a Christ-like figure in America. He also reflects on the impact of LST on consciousness levels.
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Practice Cycles Between Retreat And World
- Spiritual practice is cyclic, alternating between retreat and engagement with the world.
- Different environments reveal different attachments and therefore different work to be done.
Monk Angry In The City
- A monk became holy in the mountains but still reacted angrily when jostled in the city.
- Ram Dass uses this story to show incomplete inner work reveals remaining seeds of anger.
Rotate Through Four Practice Modes
- Rotate through solitude, community service, city livelihood, and study to balance growth.
- Design your life like an ashram cycle to face different stimuli and deepen practice.