Richard Alpert (Ram Dass): A Life Woven from Psychedelics and Spiritual Awakening Richard Alpert, later known as Ram Dass, wasn’t simply an artist; he was a conduit – a bridge between the analytical mind of a Harvard-trained psychologist and the profound depths of spiritual experience. Born in Boston in 1931, his early life hinted at a restless intellect and a yearning for something beyond the conventional. His father, George Alpert,…