Contemporary writings exploring spiritual concepts and practices.
Be Here Now (1971) by Ram Dass — Overview, Context, and Reception Introduction Be Here Now (also published as Remember, Be Here Now, 1971) is a widely read spiritual book by Ram Dass—born Richard Alpert; also known as “Baba Ram Dass,” from Sanskrit राम दास, “servant of Rāma”—produced with the Lama Foundation community in New […]
A New Earth is Eckhart Tolle’s 2005 spiritual book arguing that ego and the “pain‑body” fuel suffering and that presence clarifies purpose. It outlines practices for awareness and a vision of collective change, with notable reception, influence, and criticism.