It is important to expect nothing, to take every experience, including the negative ones, as merely steps on the path, and to proceed. Ram Dass expectexperienceimportant Change image and share on social
Working with the dying is like being a midwife for this great rite of passage of death. Just as a midwife helps a being take their first breath, you help a being take their last breath. Ram Dass breathdeathdie Change image and share on social
Each of us finds his unique vehicle for sharing with others his bit of wisdom. Ram Dass bitefindshare Change image and share on social
I hang out with my guru in my heart. And I love every thing in the universe. That's all I do all day. Ram Dass dayguruhang Change image and share on social
If you think you're free, there's no escape possible. Ram Dass escapefree Change image and share on social
We come into relationships often very much identified with our needs. I need this, I need security, I need refuge, I need friendship. And all of relationships are symbiotic in that sense. We come together because we fulfill each others' needs at some level or other. Ram Dass friendshipfulfillidentify share on social
The universe is an example of love. Like a tree. Like the ocean. Like my body. Like my wheelchair. I see the love. Ram Dass bodyloveocean Change image and share on social
Maharaj-ji, in my first darshan, my first meeting with him, showed me his powers. At that point I was impressed with the power. But subsequently, I realized that it was really his love that pulled me in. His love is unconditional love. Ram Dass darshanimpresslove share on social
When you are already in Detroit, you don't have to take a bus to get there. Ram Dass busdetroit Change image and share on social
My guru said that when he suffers, it brings him closer to God. I have found this, too. Ram Dass bringclosefind Change image and share on social