Week of November 14-19, 2010

Following the Way, Returning to the Source: A Celebration of the Life and Work of Richard Price

Esalen’s co-founder, Richard Price, led a life that touched and continues to touch many people. Eighty years ago Richard (Dick) came into this world. Nearly fifty years ago Dick and Michael Murphy showed up in Big Sur, following an idea that became Esalen. Twenty-five years ago this month, Dick returned to the source, leaving this world abruptly and well loved.

During this time of remembering and renewing, we invite both those familiar and those new to his work, to celebrate Dick’s life, explore the practices he taught, and share in his legacy.

Drawing from their time as his students and friends, the leaders will offer a didactic map of the work Dick developed. True to that teaching, talking about will lead into direct experience as we use these practices in paired exercises, open seat sessions, meditative traditions, and walking in nature.

We hope to have a lively diverse gathering: a reunion of old-timers, an introduction to newcomers and an honoring of the gifts we received from the evangelical Taoist with the quick-witted sense of humor and boundless presence who touched Esalen, and so many of us, with his strong heart and clear vision.

Please see the Esalen Legacy Spotlight on page xx for more information about Richard Price and his work.



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