Relationships

by Ram Dass

Recorded in 1980 in San Francisco, Ram Dass gives a glimpse into one of his more challenging experiences as a teacher. His humanity and humor come through in this transcribed excerpt from his workshop on

"I found myself a couple of years ago in Hawaii, on an island in Hawaii, where I had been invited to a meditation group. I thought, 'Gee. Wonderful, They will fly me to this island.' I had never seen this island. I was met and taken up into the mountains into a plantation way in the back woods.

"The whole thing started to feel a little weird to me, and it turned out that they were an intensive group encounter group and there were about 30 of them. They had been together for years..."

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Published June 14, 2021

About the author

Ram Dass (Richard Alpert), was one of America's most beloved spiritual figures, making his mark on the world giving teachings and promoting loving service, harmonious business practices, and conscious care for the dying. His spirit has been a guiding light for four generations, carrying millions along on the journey, helping free them from their bonds as he has worked his way through his own.