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Polishing the Mirror

By: Ram Dass, Rameshwar Das
Narrated by: Ram Dass, Rameshwar Das
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Sometimes illumination occurs spontaneously or, as Ram Dass experienced, in a cosmic moment of the heart opening. More commonly, it happens when we remove the dust from the mirror of our spiritual heart with daily practice - to see beyond the illusion of our transient thoughts and emotions to the vast and luminous landscape of our true nature.

For five decades, Ram Dass has explored the depths of consciousness and love, and brought back insights as his service to others. With Polishing the Mirror, he gathers together his essential teachings for being and loving, here and now, in the eternal present. For those just starting on the path, this is a primer for living from the spiritual heart. For those already practicing it, is a reference point for daily life in the spirit.

In this audiobook, read by co-author Rameshwar Das, listeners will discover perennial wisdom, humor, teaching stories, and guidance into Ram Dass’s own spiritual practices, including:

  • Bhakti Yoga - devotion, opening our hearts to unconditional love
  • Practices for living, aging, dying, and embracing the natural flow of life
  • Karma Yoga - transformation through selfless service
  • Working with fear and suffering as a path to grace and freedom
  • Step-by-step guidance in devotional chant, meditation, mantra, and more

Polishing the Mirror is Ram Dass’s invitation to experience who we are and why we are here, and how to become beacons of unconditional love.

This unabridged audiobook includes four bonus tracks:

  • Pure Awareness - a guided meditation with Ram Dass
  • I Am Loving Awareness - a guided meditation with Ram Dass
  • An Introduction to Vipassana Meditation with Ram Dass
  • Sita Ram - kirtan chant music with Jai Uttal
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simply a pleasure to listen

Timeless wisdom with great meditations. I am sure I will be listening to this book again.

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Absolutely mind blowing

Such a powerful and comprehensive book, lovely narration. Clear guidance, nourishment and inspiration, lots of it.. Exactly what I needed right now, some infusion of Love into my heart and my path.

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Sabiduría simple y amorosa

Ram Dass describe de manera sencilla y amorosa su manera de entender el camino espiritual, a sus más de 80 años tiene una manera clara de como es el camino a Dios

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A Breath of Fresh Air

This book changed my life. I have learned to look within and see that all we need is love. It has taught me how to slow down and recognize how to love from my soul and my heart.

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a terrific very helpful book

I liked all of it very much. it does need, however, a decent table of contents (no titles, chapter numbers don't line up with book chapters). but narration is terrific.

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amazing

amazing book that you are sure to get something out of. It is very calming and the narration is excellent.

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Every line a masterpiece.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book and the beautiful writing. The stories, the wisdom, so moving and I love the narrators voice! I would describe Polishing the Mirror as a masterpiece. Many thanks.

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I loved everything about this book!

Ram Dass’ teachings are so powerful and so beautiful. I could listen to him for ever. I liked the pace at which the book was read and all that was shared on here. So much knowledge, insight and experiences coming from so much love.

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The clarity, the flow, the insights, the inspiration 🤎

I would highly recommend this book at any point of your journey to enlightenment. To begin with, make reference to every so often or to meditate on. We are all, loving awareness 🤎

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Wow!

What an illuminating and profound experience listening to someone who speaks about unconditional love and being here now.

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