A Few Thoughts on the Passing of Ram Dass

Ram Dass, author of many books including the spiritual masterpiece Be Here Now,has died. He passed away yesterday, 22 December 2019, at his home in Maui. He was 88 years old.

I never met Ram Dass, or even saw him in person. My friend Mirabai Starr knew him well, so she would be in a much better position to offer a meaningful encomium. My purpose in writing about him is modest: I simply want to appreciate how he made an impact on my life and my spiritual journey, merely through his writing,...