Ram Dass, one of America's most beloved spiritual figures, has made his mark on the world by teaching the path of the heart and promoting service in the areas of social consciousness and care for the dying. Ram Dass went to India in 1967. He was still Dr. Richard Alpert, an eminent Harvard psychologist and psychedelic pioneer with Dr.Timothy Leary. In India, he met his guru, Neem Karoli Baba, affectionately known as Maharajji, who gave Ram Dass his name, which means "servant of God."
On his return from India Ram Dass became a pivotal influence in our culture with the publication of "Be Here Now". In fact those words have become a catchphrase in people's lives for the last 40 years.
Ram Dass passed away on December 22, 2019. In the spirit of his wishes, Love Serve Remember Foundation (RamDass.org) continues his legacy with free online offerings, retreats, books, films, podcasts and service programs.
The Love Serve Remember Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization.