Ram Dass, psychedelic drug pioneer, dies at age 88
“He was a guide for thousands seeking to discover or reclaim their spiritual identity beyond or within institutional religion.”
German musician Deva Premal (L,front) and English musician Miten (R,front) lead their fellow artists in a chant during the Ecstatic Chant kirtan weekend at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies retreat center in Rhinebeck, N.Y. September 2, 2007. Back row (L-R) are musicians Snatam Kaur, Nepalese(photo credit: REUTERS)ByREUTERS