Conversations with Ram Dass by Ram Dass (2014-08-02)

Since Bhakti Fest's inception, Ram Dass has made an annual appearance through exclusive interviews with founder, Sridhar Silberfein, who travels to Maui each year and films their conversations. Known for their humor, inspiration, and unmasked devotional attitude, these videos have been a highlight of the festival for the past six years. Transcribed for print and edited by Amy V. Dewhurst, author of Heartbreak Yoga, with a forward by notable kirtan artist Krishna Das, these conversations are presented in ways that are relatable to the Western yogi, no matter their level of practice or experience with yoga and Eastern spirituality.Known to never shy away from controversy, Sridhar approaches sensitive topics with ease and candor-from the spiritual significance of psychedelics to contemplating one's own death. Always poised, Ram Dass handles each hard-to-touch-area with grace and wisdom. This is the rebellious yet affectionate Ram Dass who shocked many in the 60s but inspired generations to a higher way of thinking, and ultimately being.You'll laugh; you'll cry; you'll be inspired to buy a ticket for Bhakti Fest-the only place in the world that consistently provides a space for the exploration of this level of consciousness and devotion.