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surharper -> Nature and Contemplation (4/4/2008 6:49:11 PM)

Greeting... I have co-led workshops and retreats with Bro. David since 1991. We led a workshop titled, "Nature and Contemplation" at Esalen Institute which we last led together in 2005. I continue to lead this program without Bro. David once or twice each year. In this program I introduce Bro. David's model of what contemplation might be as well as other teaching inspired by Bro David. You can find out more here:
Nature and Contemplation (June)
Nature and Contemplation (September)
Gratefully,
Steven Harper



Thankful one -> RE: Nature and Contemplation (4/4/2008 9:43:47 PM)

Stephen,
Welcome! Welcome! Welcome!

I am glad to meet a fellow who appreciates the natural beauty of the world and draws sustenance from the personal connection to the wildness of nature.

Your website is great and I hope you can share more of your journeys with us. I thought I would share some pictures of the beautiful place where you live and work.

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Thankful one -> RE: Nature and Contemplation (4/4/2008 9:46:34 PM)

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Thankful one -> RE: Nature and Contemplation (4/4/2008 9:49:13 PM)

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Thankful one -> RE: Nature and Contemplation (4/4/2008 9:52:33 PM)

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Thankful one -> RE: Nature and Contemplation (4/4/2008 9:53:57 PM)

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Thankful one -> RE: Nature and Contemplation (4/4/2008 9:58:56 PM)

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Thankful one -> RE: Nature and Contemplation (4/4/2008 10:01:49 PM)

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Thankful one -> RE: Nature and Contemplation (4/4/2008 10:10:00 PM)

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Thankful one -> RE: Nature and Contemplation (4/4/2008 10:19:15 PM)

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Thankful one -> RE: Nature and Contemplation (4/4/2008 10:23:51 PM)

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Thankful one -> RE: Nature and Contemplation (4/4/2008 10:32:47 PM)

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Thankful one -> RE: Nature and Contemplation (4/4/2008 10:35:10 PM)

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Thankful one -> RE: Nature and Contemplation (4/4/2008 10:48:50 PM)

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Thankful one -> RE: Nature and Contemplation (4/4/2008 10:51:44 PM)

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Hildegard -> RE: Nature and Contemplation (4/4/2008 11:01:02 PM)

Steven, I, too, welcome you! I am delighted that you joined this forum. I hope you will share with us more of your experience and insights. I can only join you in imagination and spirit on your contemplative hikes. At this time, living in a big city, I have to be content to watch the birds in the tree in front of my window, the antics of the squirrels, and whatever grows and blooms in my neighborhood.

Thankful one, thank you for these beautiful pictures!

Edda



surharper -> RE: Nature and Contemplation (4/11/2008 1:56:10 AM)

Thankful one... thank you for your many posts... I know the location of most of the photos you posted and I appreciate your welcome. Hildegard, thanks too for your welcome. The wild beauty of nature can be found anywhere...
I am still learning my way around this site and its features although I have used the candle site for a long time.
Thanks again, steven



surharper -> RE: Nature and Contemplation (8/17/2008 1:42:32 PM)

The June Nature and Contemplation workshop was canceled due to the fire in Big Sur and the Santa Lucia Mountains. Both Esalen and Tassajara Zen Center were closed due to the fires. Both places are now open and recovering from this dramatic natural event. The Hermitage (where Bro. David used to live) was not threatened by the fire.

For information about the September workshop click here: Nature and Contemplation

I would like to post some photos, but have not yet figured out how to do so on this site.

Warm Regards,
Steven



Hildegard -> RE: Nature and Contemplation (8/17/2008 2:33:59 PM)

Welcome back, Steven!
When I read about the fires in Big Sur, I was wondering if any of the places you mentioned were affected. I am glad things have returned to normal.
Thank you for sharing your workshop schedule with us. I wish I could sign up but this is not possible for me at this time.
I hope someone more technically advanced than myself can help you post some photos.

Wishing you everything good,
Edda



buttington -> RE: Nature and Contemplation (8/17/2008 6:32:09 PM)

Steven, soon after I joined the Forum I was told that pictures have to be posted somewhere on the web first, before they can be put on here. The instructions are probably still on one of the posts around June last year! (I think[:D] )

Jude



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