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Available
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Publication
Hanuman Foundation (1978), Paperback, 416 pages
Description
In 1970, Ram Dass' Be Here Now became the counter-culture bible for thousands of young people seeking enlightenment in the midst of the darkness of Vietnam. It was a pioneering bridge, written in colloquial language, from the psychedelic 60s to eastern spirituality, and over the years has sold and continues to sell more than two million copies. Now in an e-book edition, Ram Dass' message is brought to life for a new generation of seekers. This will be a beautiful digital edition of this classic and enlightening book.
User reviews
LibraryThing member keithkv
One of the most profound reading experiences of my life. Deeply affected the way I view reality and being. Hallucinogens are not required, but help if you don't possess the spiritual depth or inquisitive open-mindedness that this book requires.
LibraryThing member mamorico
For anyone on a spiritual journey who is open to far-out experiences, this book could be used as an instruction manual. Portions of this book are called a "Cook-book for a Sacred Life", it is a classic of the 60s counter culture, and a lot of fun to read.
LibraryThing member Arctic-Stranger
Well, this is a bit dated, more in style than content. If you aren't here, now, then where are you?
LibraryThing member DugsBooks
I guess this would be called a graphic novel these days. Interesting if you are doing nothing and want to quantify the experience.
This book was given to me by a neat lady, G. Ann Suzuki, who wrote her name in it. Very good at Shiatsu.
This book was given to me by a neat lady, G. Ann Suzuki, who wrote her name in it. Very good at Shiatsu.
LibraryThing member yogipoet
i think this may be essential reading in some way.
LibraryThing member PurpleV
Be here now...even if you have to be somewhere else later!
LibraryThing member nog
Ram Dass' message is more important now than ever. We can lead really happy lives very simply...which is not only good for our spirits, but also good for the planet. I read this as part of my spiritual education back in the 70's, so I am reluctant to say that schoolchildren should read this book
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before they get too socialized (i.e. brainwashed by the System). But I'm leaning pretty heavily in that direction. Now is all there is. The more our minds live in the now, the better people we will be. Show Less
LibraryThing member gratefulyoga
Reading this book is a mystical experience in itself. It begins with the story of Ram Dass' transformation from a stuffy psychologist to a psychedelic madman to a devoted Hindu disciple to one of the most influential teachers of yoga in the West. The middle section presents a distillation of yogic
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philosophy interspersed with illustrations. The book ends with a "Cookbook for a Spiritual Life," offering practical advice for accelerating your spiritual evolution. Show Less
LibraryThing member szarka
The original book is, of course, a classic; you should read it in some form. I want to offer a few comments about the Kindle edition for those considering what format will work best for them.
The core of the original book is closer to a comic book, or a series of posters, than a traditional book. If
The Kindle version does also include two guided meditation videos that may interest some readers. Unfortunately, these do not work in the Kindle Android app; I assume you need to have actual Kindle hardware to use them. In any case, I can't comment on these.
Bottom line: reading the Kindle version is a distinctly different experience of the book, but it's a reasonable choice for many, and possibly of interest even to those of us who already own the book in print.
The core of the original book is closer to a comic book, or a series of posters, than a traditional book. If
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you want to experience the book in its original form, there is probably no substitute for a printed copy. But the Kindle version does take a very reasonable approach to dealing with the challenge of reproducing the original artwork: it includes graphics of each page and then, in a separate section, a transcription of the words on those pages. Although placing two graphics on each "page" of the Kindle book makes this a bit awkward to navigate, for some readers this version may be easier to read than the original: the printed book used dark backgrounds in some sections that make the text difficult to decipher, whereas the graphics and transcription in the Kindle version stick to white backgrounds. So, if reading red type against a brown background is not your idea of a good time, try the Kindle version.The Kindle version does also include two guided meditation videos that may interest some readers. Unfortunately, these do not work in the Kindle Android app; I assume you need to have actual Kindle hardware to use them. In any case, I can't comment on these.
Bottom line: reading the Kindle version is a distinctly different experience of the book, but it's a reasonable choice for many, and possibly of interest even to those of us who already own the book in print.
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LibraryThing member kylekatz
This 70s new age phenom is a little gem. In these times everyone basically needs to read this book. The answers to what to do about all our modern day problems are here. If everyone followed this program there would be peace on earth. I cannot overstate my belief in this. Even feeling this way I
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don't think I'm going to become a yoga master or be able to personally live out the ascetic lifestyle, but I can meditate and say mantras and do what I can to love everyone and become one with the all that is. Show Less
LibraryThing member sarcher
For a recipe book there sure aren't many recipes.
Language
Original publication date
1971
Physical description
416 p.; 7.9 inches
ISBN
0517543052 / 9780517543054
Local notes
HM
Other editions
Remember Be Here Now by Ram Dass (Paperback)
Remember Be Here Now by Ram Dass (Paperback)