"zander" (they/them) talks to The Universe in the form of "Matthew/Pavan Das" (he/him). After diving in through Pav's entry to the world of the spirit, we explore the practice of kirtan, shifting the culture from God as judger to lover, the non-dual space within our practice of self-love, serving Ram Dass, the new arena that opened after his body's departure, and desire being another side of intention.

This is a live recording from a 5-day silent Loving-Awareness retreat led by Durga Stef and the members of Kripa (Hari, Krishna Prem, Pavan Das, and Sitaram Dass).

Kripa’s new song, “Ram like Moon,” available now on the Soul Land Music Series: Volume 2– a compilation of hand-selected tracks from the musical performances on the 2021 virtual concert series, Soul Land Music Series: Songs & Stories Inspired by Ram Dass.

For this very special episode of the Sacred Community Podcast, host Hari Scott Whitmore interviews Dassi Ma and Rita Green. Rita served the great saint Siddhi Ma in India for over 40 years. Dassi Ma was Ram Dass’s primary caregiver for the last 15 years of his life and is now the president of Hanuman Maui: Ram Dass Loving Awareness Sanctuary.

This is a live recording from a 5-day silent Loving-Awareness retreat led by Durga Stef and the members of Kripa. In this 15 minute meditation, Pavan Das uses the example and presence of Ram Dass as an invitation into the essence of Loving Awareness.

Sitaram Dass speaks with Gary Haskins about the path of Grace on the Conscious Perspective Podcast.

A talk on “Death, Grief and the Eternal Soul” from the event, Remembering Ram Dass, commemorating his 2nd Death Anniversary. The event was hosted by Emerge in association with Sacred Community Project.

Songs and Stories Inspired by Ram Dass

If I were to pick one word that is central to my spiritual worldview, it would be Grace. And yet, I often find it to be the most difficult to talk about. It is profound as Truth and simultaneously problematic as a concept. It is a word that points to the deep nature of Reality and our soul’s relationship with God, but any explanation I can possibly think of is problematic if taken literally and applied inappropriately.

Below is what I wrote the night I learned Ram Dass left his body. Writing is one of my main ways that I work through grief, and crafting these words was incredibly healing. Since then, I did go to Maui, and I got to touch his feet. I will forever have burned in my mind the power and beauty of staying up through the night in satsang, doing puja, singing bhajan, and performing aarti to his body as it lay covered in flowers in the early morning hours before sunrise.

Pavan Das filmed this touching video of Dassi Ma, Ram Dass’s longest caregiver and closest student, share memories and teachings from her time with him.

A Bhaktimala for Ram Dass is a devotional music album dedicated to continuing the legacy of Baba Ram Dass.

All profits from this album and fundraiser are offered in support of Hanuman Maui: Ram Dass Loving Awareness Sanctuary.

Vasu Jon Seskevich is a huge inspiration to Kripa. He has dedicated his life to service, and the fruits of this radiates through his kind and gentle being. Sitaram Dass made this video as a testament to our love for him. Here Vasu discusses the wisdom learned from his career as a nurse specializing in mind/body medicine and holistic pain and stress management.

The "EXPERIMENTS" collection explores the edges of creativity and devotion.

"Rama Ram" is the first chant Ram Dass sang in the United States after returning from India in 1967. In this video, Sitaram Dass from Kripa shows you how to play this on the harmonium in two different keys.

“We often think of ecstasy as the pinnacle of pleasure,
but it's really a fierce melt
into horror
and bliss.”

The members of Kripa accompanies Krishna Das, speak, and lead aarti as part of an event honoring the life, love, and legacy of Ram Dass