Ram Dass Lecture and Community Gathering - Gratitude Teachings

Come together in community to reflect on gratitude through the wisdom of Ram Dass.

We’ll listen to one of his recorded lectures, share insights in open discussion, and engage in simple gratitude rituals — exploring how to bring more love, awareness, and appreciation into everyday life.

About Ram Dass

Born Richard Alpert (1931–2019), Ram Dass was a Harvard psychologist turned spiritual teacher whose groundbreaking book Be Here Now helped bring Eastern philosophy to Western culture. After a transformative journey in India, he became a student of Maharaj-ji (Neem Karoli Baba) and embraced a life devoted to love, service, and inner awakening.

His teachings bridge psychology and mysticism, reminding us that the spiritual path isn’t about escaping the human experience — it’s about being fully present within it. Through his timeless wisdom on compassion, death, and consciousness, Ram Dass continues to inspire seekers around the world to live from the heart and “be here now.”

About the Gathering

This intimate gathering offers:

• A curated Ram Dass lecture exploring love, service, and gratitude.
• Thoughtful, open discussion and reflection with like-minded souls.
• Tea, conversation, and connection in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
• Guided gratitude practices to help ground the teachings in daily life.

What You’ll Receive

• A renewed sense of connection to yourself and others.
• Practical inspiration for weaving gratitude into daily routines.
• Space to slow down and savor presence before the holiday rush.
• A gentle reminder that, as Ram Dass said, “We’re all just walking each other home.”

This event is organized by Jen Guyton and Stuart Alexander and attendees are invited to donate items to One80 Place.

One80 Place is a non-profit organization in South Carolina dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness. Based in Charleston, the organization serves men, women, children, and veterans by providing housing assistance as its primary solution. They also provide mental health services and a community kitchen.

This is a list of items desparately need at One80 Place:

• Tomato products (sauce, diced, plum)
• Stock products (chicken and beef)
• Flour
• Rice (brown or white)
• Mac and cheese (boxed & indiv. cups)
• Pasta
• Soup
• Peanut butter & jelly
• Canned vegetables, fruit, tuna, chicken
• Cereal, Grits, Oatmeal
• Coffee
• Salad dressings

• Sugar
• 
Salt & Pepper

Join Us

Bring somethign to donate, grab a cushion to sit on, pour a cup of tea, and gather with kindred spirits for an evening of insight, presence, and gratitude.

Let’s listen, reflect, and remember what it means to live with open hearts — together.