The root of compassion is not empathy; that is kindness. Kindness is great, but it is not the ultimate compassion. Ultimate compassion… — Ram Dass Copy Share Image
Many of us are caught in separateness and we look for love out there, out there. But then as we proceed inside… — Ram Dass Copy Share Image
When I look at relationships, my own and others, I see a wide range of reasons for people to be together and… — Ram Dass Copy Share Image
As we grow in our consciousness, there will be more compassion and more love, and then the barriers between people, between religions,… — Ram Dass Copy Share Image
Compassion and pity are very different. Whereas compassion reflects the yearning of the heart to merge and take on some of the… — Ram Dass Copy Share Image
The intellect is a beautiful servant but a terrible master. Intellect is the power tool of our separateness. The intuitive, compassionate heart… — Ram Dass Copy Share Image
Most of us are convinced that we are our egos, which is who we think we are. The ego is part of our incarnation.… — Ram Dass Copy Share Image
This is the pathless path - returning to where you were initially before you got lost. The deepest truth in you is where the… — Ram Dass Copy Share Image
Souls love. That’s what souls do. Egos don’t, but souls do. Become a soul, look around, and you’ll be amazed-all the beings around you… — Ram Dass Copy Share Image
I would like my life to be a statement of love and compassion--and where it isn't, that's where my work lies. — Ram Dass Copy Share Image
The spiritual journey is individual, highly personal. It can't be organized or regulated. It isn't true that everyone should follow one path. Listen to… — Ram Dass Copy Share Image
Accidents are just from where you're looking; to the ego, it looks like it's miracles and accidents. — Ram Dass Copy Share Image
Just because you are seeing divine light, experiencing waves of bliss, or conversing with Gods and Goddesses is no reason to not know your… — Ram Dass Copy Share Image
Along with faith comes the requirement for dogged persistence. At first meditation may bring you mild highs or some relief from suffering. But there… — Ram Dass Copy Share Image
I help people as a way to work on myself, and I work on myself to help people ... to me, that's what the… — Ram Dass Copy Share Image
