Ep. 272 – Tuning Up & Tuning In

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Mar 3, 2025

Dive into the fascinating interplay of dualism and nondualism as insights from Ram Dass guide you through life's vibrations. Discover the concept of 'tuning up' to connect with your true self and the universe. From hilarious stories of bowling instead of practicing Sadhana to profound reflections on interconnectedness, each topic offers a blend of humor and depth. Explore the significance of community, music, and even psychedelic experiences in shaping spiritual awareness. This rich tapestry of ideas invites you to embrace the here and now.

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ANECDOTE

Family of Man

Ram Dass's family, living communally, faced neighborhood resistance.
His father, a lawyer, successfully defended them, defining them as a legal "family of man."

INSIGHT

The Use of Words

Words are tools used until we transcend them.
We use words to reassure our rational minds on the spiritual path.

ANECDOTE

Hymns and Dualism

Ram Dass discusses hymns, noting dualistic language in many.
He and his brother chose non-dualistic hymns for the service.

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In this unique talk from 1970, Ram Dass explores the confluence of dualism and nondualism, how the One and the many exist simultaneously, and why all of life is about tuning up.

This episode of Here and Now is the first half of a talk Ram Dass gave at the Arlington Street Church in Boston on March 24, 1970. In this talk:

Ram Dass begins by talking about why all of life is about tuning up. “We’re tuning out of dualism into nondualism,” he says. “Tuning into being here and now.”
Guided by wisdom from the likes of John the Baptist and Lao Tzu, Ram Dass digs deeper into his exploration of how dualism and nondualism come together. The One and the many can exist simultaneously.
Ram Dass talks about Shiva’s dance, the mind-trip of holiness, and taking a night off from his Sadhana to go bowling. He ends with a classic story about not being able to keep his consciousness at the right level during a Q&A session.

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“The tuning up is complicated, you see, because we’re not tuning out, we’re tuning up. We’re changing our vibrational rate.” – Ram Dass

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