There Is No Other - The Way to Harmony and Wholeness

An essential balm for these tumultuous times, this thoughtful and inspiring guide gathers new teachings from beloved spiritual leader Ram Dass on releasing the idea of an “other,” bridging differences, and cherishing our lives in the world.

As the world seems to teeter between democracy and authoritarianism, and between humanitarianism and individualism, Ram Dass’s teachings on wholeness and unity feel more vital than ever.

There Is No Other is a groundbreaking work that showcases the late spiritual leader’s insights on healing division and bringing disparate souls together. In these profound, newly gathered writings, Ram Dass explores how a house divided against itself, whether that house is our individual self or the society we live in, can return to wholeness. There is no “other,” he teaches. It is all one.

Structured in three sections, There Is No Other invites us to open ourselves, come together in community, and practice love for one another and for ourselves across our many contradictions and divisions. The book features a beautiful foreword by Anne Lamott, with each section followed by a reflective essay on the enduring impact of Ram Dass’s teachings, written by Sharon Salzberg, Joseph Goldstein, Jack Kornfield, and Mirabai Bush. Guided meditations are also included to help deepen each lesson.

As he leads us toward wholeness within ourselves and within our shared humanity, Ram Dass offers a precious gift: hope. By seeing ourselves in all our complexity, we can come together and honor our incarnations on the sacred planet we call home.