Esalen

Book • 2007
Jeffrey Kripal's book recounts the history of Esalen, a leading institute in alternative education, founded by Michael Murphy and Richard Price.

It details how Esalen combined elements of Zen Buddhism, Western psychology, and Indian yoga to create a utopian vision that blended science and spirituality.

The book explores Esalen's influence on American counterculture and its unique approach to human development.

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