An essential balm for these tumultuous times, this thoughtful and inspiring guide features newly gathered teachings to abandon the idea there is an “other,” bridging differences and cherishing our lives in the world, from beloved spiritual leader Ram Dass.
With the world seeming to teeter between democracy and authoritarianism, between humanitarianism and individualism, Ram Dass’s teachings on wholeness and unity are more needed than ever.
There Is No Other is a groundbreaking work showcasing the late spiritual leader’s thoughts and insights on broaching the divide and bringing disparate souls together. In these profound, newly gathered writings, Ram Dass shows us how a house divided against itself—whether that “house” is our individual self or the society in which we live—can come together in wholeness. There is no “other,” he explains. It is all one.
Structured in three sections, There Is No Other teaches us to open ourselves, come together in community, and love one another—and ourselves—across all our seeming contradictions and divisions. Anne Lamott contributes a beautiful foreword and each section is followed by a short essay reflecting on the endurance of Ram Dass’s ideas penned by Sharon Salzberg, Joseph Goldstein, Jack Kornfield, and Mirabai Bush, as well as guided meditations to deepen each lesson.
As he leads us toward wholeness within our unique selves and as a human community, Ram Dass gives us the most precious gift: hope. Only in seeing ourselves in our complexity can we come together and honor our incarnations on the sacred planet we inhabit.
In this final collection of his teachings, Ram Dass offers a path back to ourselves and each other:
- Oneness in a Polarized World: Go beyond “us vs. them” with Ram Dass’s core teaching of sub ek (all one), finding unity even in the face of deep division.
- From Head to Heart: Learn to move from the fearful, judging mind to the open, intuitive heart, transforming how you see yourself and the “other.”
- The Path of Service: Discover how mindful service—karma yoga—can become a profound practice for healing separation and finding joy in compassionate action.
- Wisdom from Modern Masters: Deepen your practice with a foreword by Anne Lamott and new reflections from Sharon Salzberg, Joseph Goldstein, Jack Kornfield, and Mirabai Bush.
- Newly Gathered Teachings: Explore a final collection of profound lectures and writings from one of America’s most beloved spiritual figures, curated as an essential guide for our times.