Ram Dass Here And Now Ep. 105 – Keeping our Quietness and Love
Jan 20, 2017
Ram Dass discusses social action and maintaining quietness and love. He talks about balancing ourselves, taking social responsibility, and cultivating love for everyone. The podcast emphasizes the importance of being present, spreading love unconditionally, and expressing gratitude for the new year.
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Jerry Brown's Personal Visit
- Jerry Brown visited Ram Dass and they discussed Buddhism and environmental initiatives rather than politics.
- Ram Dass described their long friendship and past encounters like meeting Huey Newton as context for that visit.
Balance Being With Doing
- Ram Dass distinguishes between 'being' (inner quietness) and 'doing' (social action) as complementary responsibilities.
- He urges maintaining inner love, compassion, and wisdom while engaging in outward work.
Maharajji Told Him 'It's All Perfect'
- Ram Dass recounts Maharajji advising him not to go to Bangladesh as an ambulance driver because 'it's all perfect' in that moment.
- He frames the comment as a contextual teaching meant for him, not a universal injunction against action.