Dialogues of the legendary spiritual teacher Ram Dass with his friend and like-minded person Mirabai Bush, dedicated to the ability to live here and now, helping the dying and preparing for death. As he faces death, 86-year-old Ram Dass candidly shares the stories of his colorful life and the wisdom he gained from his guru. The book includes practices and useful resources. It became the final work of Ram Dass’s life. Having completed it, he left this world on December 22, 2019 at his home on the island of Maui, Hawaii.

In the 1960s, Ram Dass (born Richard Alpert) was a doctor of philosophy and psychology at Harvard University. His life met all the standards of success, but he was not happy, feeling that there was “too little real” in it. Together with Aldous Huxley and Timothy Leary, he delved into the exploration of the realm of consciousness with the help of psychedelics. In 1967, Alpert left the university and went on a trip to India. There he met a spiritual master named Shri Neem Karoli Baba, known as Maharaji, and became his disciple. Maharaji introduced the professor to yoga. He gave him a new name, “Ram Dass,” which means “servant of God,” and showed him a path that was defined in just three words: “Be here now.” Ram Dass’s entire subsequent life was devoted to this practice. Returning to the United States in 1971 a completely different person, Ram Dass wrote a book with the same title. She was a success and marked the beginning of his reputation as a cult teacher.