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Walking Each Other Home
Conversations on Loving and Dying
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A year before Ram Dass's passing, he engaged in an intimate dialogue with his dear friend, Mirabai Bush. Walking Each Other Home presents their extraordinary discussion about loving and dying, sharing their stories, favorite practices, and deep wisdom about the most important, final step on our spiritual journey through this lifetime.
An intimate dialogue between two friends and luminaries on love, death, and the spiritual path, with guidance for the end-of-life journey.
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In Walking Each Other Home, Ram Dass and Mirabai Bush invite readers on an intimate exploration of life and death, interweaving their personal experiences with timeless spiritual wisdom. Rather than providing conventional theories about the end of life, this book eloquently portrays death as a journey of love, curiosity, and ultimate transformation. Together, these two spiritual luminaries delve deeply into the dying process, aiming to dispel fear and encourage a serene acceptance of lifeβs natural ebb and flow.
The foundation of the book is a series of intimate conversations between Ram Dass and Mirabai Bush, who first met over forty years ago at the feet of their guru, Neem Karoli Baba (Maharaj-ji). Their enduring friendship transforms these dialogues into heartfelt revelations, making their reflections on the mortality both comforting and profound. They tackle tough questions about what it means to die consciously, explore the spiritual legacies we leave behind, and envision the act of dying as a service to others.
Readers will find this book published just a year before Ram Dassβs own passing, offers practical and soulful advice on several essential topics. It covers guidelines for being a "loving rock" for the dying, allowing for complete and authentic grief, and methods to transform the fear of death into an understanding of the sacred journey it represents. Further, it discusses the importance of creating a sacred space for the dying and how to remember the interconnectedness of all life.
"Everybody you have ever loved is a part of the fabric of your being now," writes Ram Dass. This poignant thought encapsulates the bookβs core message: while the body may perish, the soul's connection to others remains eternal. Death, therefore, is viewed not as an end, but as an invitation to forge a new kind of relationship, in a space where separateness dissolves, and oneness prevails.
Walking Each Other Home is more than just a guide for navigating the end of life. It is a luminous testament to friendship and a profound reminder of the spiritual journey that binds us all. It serves as an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand what it means to live and die with awareness and love, offering comfort and insight for the living and the dying alike.
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Walking Each Other Home by Ram Dass and Mirabai Bush is celebrated for its profound insights into life, death, and spirituality. Reviewers praise its warmth, wisdom, and heartfelt dialogue between the authors, providing comfort and guidance in understanding the human experience. The book's conversational style and deep reflections resonate with readers, making it a touching and enlightening read.
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ISBN: 9781683649427
Publisher: Sounds True Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 June 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Sounds True Inc
Illustration: 2-C illustrated
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 204.0mm
Height: 204.0mm
Weight: 542g
Pages: 240
About the Author
RAM DASS (1931-2019), born Richard Alpert, was the founder of the Love Serve Remember Foundation and the author of many books, including the spiritual classic Be Here Now. His work continues to be a path of wisdom and inspiration. For more, visit ramdass.org. MIRABAI BUSH is the founder and director of the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, and responsible for the Search Inside Yourself program at Google. She lives in Massachusetts. For more, visit mirabaibush.com.
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