A Spiritual Journey [Audiobook, CD, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Ram Dass (Author, Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 14, 2005

Two classic audio programs from one of the world’s most influential contemporary spiritual teachers, now available in one volume on cd

In Part One: Finding and Exploring your Spiritual Path, Ram Dass speaks from the heart with wisdom gained from a lifetime spent on the path to enlightenment about the often rocky yet profoundly transforming road to living the spiritual life. With personal anecdotes and commentary, he illuminates a wide variety of ancient and contemporary philosophies, drawing from such sources as the Buddha, Russian philosopher Gurdjieff, Mahatma Ghandi, and many others. Here is down-to-earth advice for those on the path to spiritual fulfillment, the pleasures and pitfalls you will encounter en route, the value and potential dangers of teachers and gurus, and the importance of following your intuitive heart.In Part Two: Journey of Awakening, Ram Dass focuses on the moments crucial to the serious seeker of the spiritual path. Meditation is an essential part of that practice. Why meditate? To live in the moment. To dwell in the harmony of things. To awaken. Those moments in your life when there is an openness, a spacious quality to your existence —those are the moments that truly make life remarkable.

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About the Author

Born Richard Alpert, RAM DASS was given his Hindu name (meaning “Servant of God”) by his Indian guru, Neem Karoli Baba. Since 1968, he has pursued a variety of spiritual practices, including guru kripa; devotional yoga focused on the Hindu spiritual figure Hanuman; meditation in the Theravadin, Mahayana Tibetan, and Zen Buddhist schools; karma yoga; and Sufi and Jewish studies. He works with the Social Venture Network, an organization of businesses seeking to bring social consciousness to business practices. He continues to teach about the nature of consciousness, and about service as a spiritual path.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Macmillan Audio; Unabridged edition (July 14, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593976720
• ISBN-13: 978-1593976729
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,291 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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  • #91 in Books > Books on CD > Nonfiction

More About the Author

Ram Dass, one of America's most beloved spiritual figures, has made 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. He makes his home in Maui.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Ram Dass, June 12, 2007

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Maryann Nadia Kristensen "MNK" (Qatar) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Spiritual Journey (Audio CD)

This is my first encounter with Ram Dass in audio, I read his book BE HERE NOW, and I am very pleased. I just wish all his books were in audio. Ram Dass give you an easy approach to meditation, he guide you through some simple and simple meditation techniques. He convey his message about love and peach in a wonderful way.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ram "Dass" it again, April 5, 2008

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Chaplain Robin "Chaplain Robin" (Doodlum, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Spiritual Journey (Audio CD)

Within the last year I have begun listening (audio books) to Ram Dass and thoroughly enjoy his work. His insight is often so basic (a good thing) and it speaks to the heart... and the brain, too. Ram Dass' words have caused me to greatly consider where I am on my spiritual journey - and how it is that I've gotten where I am today. I have been especially reminded of the vastness of God, and that God is revealed to me in a multitude of ways. I look forward to continuing the journey.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Suprise, January 11, 2009

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Julie S. West "Rev, Julie" (Roswell,GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Spiritual Journey (Audio CD)

I actually bought this CD for the written portion, and really enjoyed the CD. The nicest part was as I was listening to the excerpts, I noticed how beautiful the background music was and thought wow I'd really like to research the artist and their CDs, and I flip to the back (ask and it is given)and there's an additional CD with just the music. I am a spiritual leader and a massage therapist and I use the music in both. It is like the gift that keeps on giving, and still is.