Spiritual Leaders Who Died in 2009

Remembering the Leaders We Lost

Each year at this time, we reflect on the religious and spiritual leaders who have died in the past 12 months. This year, we saw the passing of pioneers whose influence not only shaped the spiritual landscape but also affected the larger culture as well, from music to yoga to politics. While we could not include every spiritual leader we lost, we invite you to take time to look back on those who are gone but whose influence remains strong.