1975 | United States | Documentary

Ram Dass Lecture

  • English - 184 mins
  • Director | Phil Morton
  • Writer | -
  • Producer | -

STATUS: Released

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Ram Dass Lecture (1975) is a black-and-white documentary. He discusses his dismissal from Harvard University due to controversial psychedelic research and critiques institutional rationality, invoking William James’ The Varieties of Religious Experience to frame consciousness as multifaceted and fluid. Using television broadcasting as a metaphor, Ram Dass compares different states of awareness to channels across wavelengths, arguing that all realities are valid. The lecture ultimately turns toward surrender, ego dissolution, and the spiritual responsibility of artists, describing true art as a divine manifestation beyond individual identity.

Consciousness Spirituality Psychedelics Philosophy Art
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