Ram Dass was a pivotal influence on spirituality in the West, spreading a powerful message of love and urging us to “Be Here Now.” In this episode, Jeff talks with Raghu Markus, co-founder of the Be Here Now Network, to discuss Ram Dass’ life and legacy – from his beginnings as a Harvard psychotherapist to his adventures in psychedelics to his teachings that continue to inspire people today.

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In this episode we cover:

0:06:54 – First Introduction to Ram Dass

0:10:54 – Music and Mantras

0:14:00 – Herbie Hancock

0:17:13 – Kicked out of Harvard

0:21:03 – Here and Now Podcast

0:23:02 – Psychedelics

0:30:29 – Psychology

0:35:20 – Meditation

0:39:18 – Neem Karoli Baba

0:45:27 – Allen Ginsberg

0:53:47 – Wisdom

0:55:36 – Love

0:56:30 – Yoga

0:58:12 – Hippies

1:05:30 – Zen

1:10:43 – Craving

1:12:31 – Faith

1:13:48 – Science

1:26:00 – Parenthood

1:27:54 – Trust

1:29:41 – Pause, Breathe, Be Here Now

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