Ram Dass, (center) swims at Kamaole Beach Park ... The foundation is planning a worldwide “Be Here Now” movement in celebration of Dass’ life. Details will be forthcoming.

A photo of Ram Dass with Hawaiian spiritual leader and ... Dass’ teachings have been with her since reading “Be Here Now” in 1971. “I loved it,” she said of the book and even reordered ...

His 1971 classic “Be Here Now” established him as a spiritual teacher of international renown. (JTA) — Richard Alpert, the spiritual seeker better known as Baba Ram Dass who first came to ...