Christmas Specials | American spirituality
Where “California” bubbled up
Esalen, birthplace of the New Age, is a victim of its own success
|Esalen, Big Sur
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This article appeared in the Christmas Specials section of the print edition under the headline "Where “California” bubbled up"
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