Discover new selections
Add Prime to get Fast, Free delivery
Amazon prime logo
Buy new:
-38% $9.99
FREE delivery Thursday, May 1 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Ships from: Amazon.com
Sold by: Amazon.com
$9.99 with 38 percent savings
List Price: $15.99
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery Thursday, May 1 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or Prime members get FREE delivery Tomorrow, April 27. Order within 5 hrs 46 mins.
In Stock
$$9.99 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$9.99
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Ships from
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Returns
30-day refund/replacement
30-day refund/replacement
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
$9.49
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
Shipped Directly from Amazon, satisfaction guaranteed! Covers may vary! May be former Library book. Shipped Directly from Amazon, satisfaction guaranteed! Covers may vary! May be former Library book. See less
FREE delivery Thursday, May 1 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or Prime members get FREE delivery Tomorrow, April 27.
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$$9.99 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$9.99
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Ram Dass
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Grist for the Mill: Awakening to Oneness Paperback – February 11, 2014

by Ram Dass (Author), Stephen Levine (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 727 ratings
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$9.99","priceAmount":9.99,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"9","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"99","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"Y4T2wvecCvu8VNRs2oQagsSg3r4WxHCU3ZJTc01XTaT7E%2FmZnC8R4Jb3prtUmOMSPvxBemVyUPWgx6BQPtF1sugoCP%2BV3LsijVedMzczdG3dMd22snpGZ%2BYP6EFnoG%2F0rVzSH%2BdZDFBvqhAFFPyXUg%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"$9.49","priceAmount":9.49,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"9","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"49","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"Y4T2wvecCvu8VNRs2oQagsSg3r4WxHCUWv5jk7BN%2FkMPw28Ni9UUqgELVK0eP5AZjqYZByWhJLL4u1mQc1JIvdrWCgUHpmHPDC63KLftgMib9CucwrsiirTiLRZLyZmDgK0kPqWwEdnrfEqzjzcAECmfu5Xey1oopLk73Cs8WuuhMwnfIJiEzMWi9582vxQA","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

From Ram Dass, one of America’s most beloved spiritual figures and bestselling author of Be Here Now and Be Love Now, comes this timeless classic about the experience of being and the risks and rewards of our spiritual path.  Originally published in 1976, Grist for the Mill offers a deep spiritual journey of self-discovery, and a universal understanding of what it means to "be" and to grow as human beings. The book is fully revised with a new introduction.

As Ram Dass puts it, "When the faith is strong enough it is sufficient just to be. It’s a journey towards simplicity, towards quietness, towards a kind of joy that is not in time. It’s a journey that has taken us from primary identification with our body and our psyche, on to an identification with God, and ultimately beyond identification."

Previous slide of product details
  1. Print length
    208 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    HarperOne
  4. Publication date
    February 11, 2014
  5. Dimensions
    0.7 x 6.9 x 10.4 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9780062235916
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0062235916
Next slide of product details
The%20Amazon%20Book%20Review
The Amazon Book Review
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Read it now.

Frequently bought together

Grist for the Mill: Awakening to Oneness
This item: Grist for the Mill: Awakening to Oneness
$9.99
Get it as soon as Thursday, May 1
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
Be Here Now
$15.15
Get it as soon as Thursday, May 1
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
Polishing the Mirror: How to Live from Your Spiritual Heart
$17.66
Get it as soon as Thursday, May 1
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Total price: $00
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
Choose items to buy together.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“A gift of love from the man who introduced me to the idea of higher consciousness and became one of my greatest teachers.” — Dr. Wayne Dyer

“So many people are desperately searching for love, whether consciously or unconsciously. May Ram Dass inspire others to find their own path of true love, compassion, and joyful service.” — Thich Nhat Hanh, author of Savor

From the Back Cover

From one of the world’s most influential spiritual teachers comes a revised and fully updated version of his timeless classic. In this exploration of the Buddhist concept of Dharma and the basic principles of enlightenment, Ram Dass illuminates the deep spiritual journey of self-discovery and what it means to “be” and to grow as human beings.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0062235915
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperOne; Revised ed. edition (February 11, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780062235916
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062235916
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 6.9 x 10.4 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 727 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Ram Dass

Ram Dass

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Ram Dass, formerly Dr. Richard Alpert, became a multigenerational spiritual teacher and cultural icon spanning from the 1960s through his peaceful passing at his home on December 22, 2019. His zeitgeist shifting book Be Here Now sparked a watershed of Eastern spiritual traditions and practices to become accessible to a Western audience. After a life-altering stroke, Ram Dass spent the remainder of his life on Maui, continuing to write books, share teachings, and hold retreats. His many books include Walking Each Other Home, Polishing the Mirror, Be Love Now, Paths to God, Still Here, and The Only Dance There Is. Ram Dass devoted his life to service, founding the Love Serve Remember Foundation, the Hanuman Foundation, and co-founding the Seva Foundation, Lama Foundation, and the Neem Karoli Baba Ashram in Taos, New Mexico. For talks, podcasts, or more information, visit ramdass.org.

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
727 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Customers say

Customers find this book to be an absolute must-read for anyone interested in life, praising its readability and insightful content. They appreciate the pacing, with one customer noting it's pure Ram Dass at his finest.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more

26 customers mention "Readability"26 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and consider it a must-read for anyone interested in life, with one customer noting it's particularly suitable for nighttime reading.

"Brilliant book that recaps a lot of incredible stories from this amaizing and kind man who lived to serve humanity" Read more

"This book has so many beautiful passages and ideas. I loved being able to spend time with these teachings of Ram Dass...." Read more

"Love it, thank you, I have to fill this review with 16 more words to be able to submit it, what could be more than 16 words?,..." Read more

"It was good but i like his book Living through the Gita more" Read more

17 customers mention "Insight"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the book insightful and full of wisdom, with one customer noting it contains essential life lessons on every page.

"...His compassionate and supportive words are such great encouragement for someone on the path of awakening and growth. Highly recommend." Read more

"Spirituality served warmly" Read more

"...The wisdom is still there and like fine wine only gets better with age...." Read more

"...reminder of simple but easily overlooked rules to live a good , useful loving life. I think it got me a bit closer to God’s purpose of me" Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers praise the pacing of the book, with one noting it is pure Ram Dass at his finest.

"This is pure Ram Dass at his finest. If you have ears to hear, this book is for your eyes to see!!" Read more

"Excellent as expected! Forgot how very perceptive Ram Dass is since I had not read him for a long time." Read more

"Ram Dass is amazing." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Alex H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ram Dass never disappoints
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    Brilliant book that recaps a lot of incredible stories from this amaizing and kind man who lived to serve humanity
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • mindy_marvelmom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and inspiring!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    This book has so many beautiful passages and ideas. I loved being able to spend time with these teachings of Ram Dass. His compassionate and supportive words are such great encouragement for someone on the path of awakening and growth. Highly recommend.
    3 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Ailencita
    5.0 out of 5 stars everything, anything, all, nothing is just grist for the mill
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    Love it,
    thank you,
    I have to fill this review with 16 more words to be able to submit it,
    what could be more than 16 words?, when we have the amazing, unspeakable word, that embrace all, “Thank You!!!!!
    Helpful
     Report
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars an old favorite
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    Spirituality served warmly
    Helpful
     Report
  • jessica dukes
    4.0 out of 5 stars Read his Gita book first
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    It was good but i like his book Living through the Gita more
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • John ironmonger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Oodles of wisdom
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2020
    Verified Purchase
    Amazing book. Perfect for where I'm at in my spiritual journey. Its a short book but I can only read a few pages at a time because Ram Dass puts very dense concepts in simple easy to understand terms, and I need time to unpack and absorb it in my head.
    15 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Bill Hartman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2014
    Verified Purchase
    Ram Dass one of the God Fathers of the sixties mystical movement that brought Eastern Religion to the west, still has it. The wisdom is still there and like fine wine only gets better with age. He has been through a lot including recent strokes and these experiences only add to his wisdom. For someone my age, sixty five., it is like revisiting the past but the message is just as relevant to day as is was then, we are all one and need to learn to love each other as we are all in this world together and part of a great oneness.
    19 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Frank
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, just stupendous.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    This is pure Ram Dass at his finest. If you have ears to hear, this book is for your eyes to see!!
    Helpful
     Report

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
  • Pulkit
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a reflection of every question a seeker has
    Reviewed in India on April 25, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    Lovely book for anyone who wishes to decipher our thought patterns and the way we make ourselves feel by our own thoughts
    Report
  • Will buy every year!
    5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful
    Reviewed in Canada on March 30, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    Ram Dass is an absolute voice from beyond. He is so comforting to listen to, his words are like a beautiful dance.
    Report
  • Irma Aguirre Molina
    5.0 out of 5 stars FASCINANTE
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 2, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    ES UN LIBRO EXCELENTE PARA APRENDER MÁS Y FORTALECES ENORMEMENTE LA ESPIRITUALIDAD
    Report
  • AJ
    2.0 out of 5 stars Physical copy isn't in good condition and is cheap
    Reviewed in India on October 3, 2020
    Verified Purchase
    The book itself is fantastic and beautiful and life changing. However the physical copy was not good quality. The back was grubby and it looked very cheaply done. Not happy.
    Report
  • MJohn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, profounded book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 26, 2020
    Verified Purchase
    Amazing book. I really love to be in Ram Dass' company and find his teachings really compliment my meditation/spiritual practice.

    I first came across the author through the Duncan Trusell family hour. This led me Jack Cornfields podcast and other Be Here Network podcasts which included many recordings of lectures from decades ago. I recommend listening to some of these before reading his books.

    Spiritual work is heavy stuff and most of written material is dry and sumber. Ram Dass approaches is with humour and lightness but at the same time his insights are deep and profound and hit you like lightening strikes.

    Enjoyed this book immensely and want to read more. Excellent
    Report