Mirabai is available to speak to groups, lead retreats and teach workshops in the areas of contemplative practice, the Spanish mystics, grief and loss, translation, and writing creative non-fiction.
For further information, or to arrange an interview with Mirabai Starr, please contact her directly.
Read about Mirabai's previous appearances here.
Mirabai on the radio:
Monthly radio program: "Spirit Talk" on KVOT
Breakfast With Nancy
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I'm very pleased to announce my new online course, just published by DailyOm.com. Co-authored with Max Highstein, this 21 day, one-lesson-per-day course can help you connect deeply with the spiritual master known as Francis of Assisi, and forge a strong connection within your own spiritual heart.
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July 26-30, 2010
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Write Here Now: Sean Murphy with Mirabai Starr and guests
A follow-up to Be Here Now, this contemplative writing seminar explores free-writing, mindfulness and meditation practices to open the creative flow and cultivate spiritual insight. (Attendance at “Be Here Now” not required.)
Meditation teacher and spiritual author Sean Murphy and Ram Dass student and spiritual author Mirabai Starr
10 am to 6 pm, UNM Klauer Campus, Taos, NM
Fee: Non-credit $395 in advance, $450 after July 7.
Also offered for Course Credit through UNM-Taos Bachelor and Graduate Division as Engl 498. (Call 758-2828 for Credit options ONLY.)
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August 6-9, 2010
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Andrew Harvey: Sacred Practices for Sacred Activists
Explore meditative practices, activist inspiration, and the teachings and poetry of Rumi, St. John of the Cross, and the Buddha. Incorporates reflective writing exercises.
Led by: Andrew Harvey, with Mirabai Starr and Sean Murphy.
Non-credit $395 in advance. $450 after July 7. Single day options available.
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Previous appearances from
2010
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July 19-23, 2010
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 Be Here Now: The Spiritual Legacy of Ram Dass
A summer intensive in Taos, NM, Mirabai Starr with Sean Murphy, sponsored by the Sage Institute for Environment, Creativity & Consciousness. A week-long intensive focusing on the teachings of Ram Dass through his writings, documentary film, chanting, meditation and guest speakers who have studied and taught with him.
Welcoming the Shekhina at Lama
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May 21, 2010
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Evening workshop: "Mother Mary and the Sacred Feminine.
New York Open Center.
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May 23-28, 2010
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This Beautiful Wound: Grief & Transformation an exploration of profound loss as a spiritual path
Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY
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April 4, 2010
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Easter talk: "The Power of Longing"
Chamisa Mesa School, Blueberry Hill Road. Unity Taos, 10:00 am
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April 8, 2010
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In The Spirit Radio interview with Gary Goldberg
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March 28, 2010
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Daughters of Juarez SOMOS Taos
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March 20, 2010
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Dynamic Delights: Delight #2 "The Divine Feminine" with Mirabai Starr
Partake in cuisine of the House of Marianne and Ron Furedi
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February 12, 2010
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SOMOS Winter Writers Series
With author Sean Murphy and singer-songwriter Jenny Bird.
Mabel Dodge Lujan House, Taos.
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Previous appearances from
2009
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December 13, 2009
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St. Francis of Assisi and the Advent of the Animals: stories and reflections
featured speaker, Sunday, Unity Church of Taos, Blueberry Hill.
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September 26, 2009
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November 5, 2009
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Taos Writers Roundtable: Writing & The Creative Process
SMU/UNM Lecture Series
Moderator, Sean Murphy with John Nichols, Mirabai Starr, & Rick Collignon
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January 8-15, 2009
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Women's Gathering
Rancho Encantado in the Yucatan, Mexico
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April 23, 2009
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April 24-26, 2009
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May 3, 2009
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Talk: "Hildegard and Viriditas: The Power of Greening"
with musician Jenny Bird. Unity Church of Taos
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June 14-19, 2009
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July 7-11, 2009
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August 8, 2009
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"We Love Miranda," artists celebrating the power spirit and beauty of Miranda Canyon,
with new works by local artists and readings by
John Nichols, Mirabai Starr and Sawnie Morris. Bareiss Gallery, Taos, NM
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September 20, 2009
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"Days of Awe: The Practice of Returning"
Sunday, 11 a.m., Unity of Taos, Guest sermon, with music by Jenny Bird.
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October 11, 2009
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Dark Night of the Soul and Service: An intensive retreat with Mirabai Starr
Shree Yoga Taos
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Previous appearances from the
Devotions, Prayers, and Living Wisdom 2008 Spring/Summer Tour
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Feb 11 & 12, 2008
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Lama Foundation Intensive
DAZZLING DARKNESS: John of the Cross and the Blessing of Unknowing
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March 25, 2008
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Spirituality and Religion: An evening with Mirabai Starr
Taos Jewish Center
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April 3, 2008
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Reading and book signing, "Devotions, Prayers, and Living Wisdom"
Santa Cruz, CA, Gateways Books
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April 10, 2008
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Taos Institute of Noetic Sciences: "Teresa of Avila and The Prayer of Quiet"
Taos Public Library
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April 20, 2008
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Talk, "The Passover Metaphor: Freeing Ourselves From Inner Bondage"
Unity Church, Taos NM
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April 24-26, 2008
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“Passion and Transformation: The Path of Divine Love in the Teachings of Rumi and John of the Cross”
Evanston, IL, Lake Street Church
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May 4, 2008
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Book Launch, "Devotions, Prayers, and Living Wisdom," from Sounds True
Taos NM, Cafe Loka
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May 18, 2008
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"Sacred Poetry and Contemplative Reading"
Unitarian Congregation of Taos
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May 25, 2008
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Reading and Book Signing: "Devotions, Prayers & Living Wisdom
The Ark Bookstore, Santa Fe
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May 27, 2008
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Workshop: “The Silkworm: Teresa of Avila and Metamorphosis”
Lake Street Church, Evanston, IL
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May 28, 2008
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Reading and book signing, "Devotions, Prayers, and Living Wisdom,"
Transitions Book Place, Chicago IL
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May 30, 2008
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Guest speaker for "Entering the Castle" with Caroline Myss
"Teresa of Avila and Hildegard of Bingen: Spiritual Revolutionaries"
Oakbrook, IL
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June 12, 2008
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Reading and book signing, "Devotions, Prayers, and Living Wisdom,"
East West Books, New York City, NY
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June 13, 2008
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Reading and book signing, "Devotions, Prayers, and Living Wisdom,"
New York Open Center, New York NY
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June 14, 2008
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Two half-day workshops: "Kiss of Fire" and "The Beautiful Wound"
New York Open Center, New York NY
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June 16-20, 2008
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Class on "Death and Transformation"
Lancaster Theological Seminary, Lancaster PA
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August 9, 2008
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Rumi Concert, El Museo Cultural De Santa Fe
Pianist Azima Melita Kolin performs Bach and recites Rumi alongside Mirabai Starr.
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August 28, 2008
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Reading and book signing, "Devotions, Prayers, and Living Wisdom,"
Boulder Bookstore, Boulder, CO, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
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September 21, 2008
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The Unitarian Congregation of Taos
Ranchos de Taos Presbyterian Church
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September 25, 2008
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SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
 Thursday, 8 pm at the Anglada Building, Kit Carson Road, Taos
AZIMA MELITA KOLIN concert pianist, composer
MIRABAI STARR author
NANCY LAUPHEIMER flutist, composer
Special Event to support the new program at UNM Taos
CREATIVITY AND CONSCIOUSNESS
A Magical Evening with the music of Brahms, Beethoven & Scriabin performed by Azima Kolin and Nancy Laupheimer and readings of the poems of Rumi by Azima Kolin and Mirabai Starr
"suggested donation" $20
For more information contact
Sean Murphy, Creativity and Consciousness Program Director at swmurphy@zianet.com
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Azima Melita Kolin was born in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. She began her studies at the Musical Academy in Sofia, graduated at the Academia ‘Santa Cecilia’ in Rome, and received a prize for virtuosity with distinction at Geneva Conservatory. After winning prizes at the international competitions in Leipzig, Barcelona and Taormina, she has given many recitals in Europe. She directed and ran a Chamber Music Festival for ten years in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye.
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December 6, 2008
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Reading and book signing, Albuquerque
Devotions, Prayers and Living Wisdom.
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Previous appearances from the
2007 Teresa of Avila Book of my Life Spring/Summer Tour
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Dec 13-16
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Dec 17
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Dec 18
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Jan 10–17, 2008
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Women's Gathering in the Yucatan
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Feb 10
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Book Launch and signing
at Mabel Dodge Luhan House, Taos NM
Benefit for SOMOS
download the booklaunch flyer (PDF)
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Feb 16
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Oasis in Albuquerque NM
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Feb 18
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Ark Books in Santa Fe NM
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March 8
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Boulder Bookstore, Boulder CO
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April 9
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Transitions Bookstore, Chicago IL
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April 18
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Open Secret, San Rafael CA
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April 19
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Gateways, Santa Cruz CA
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April 20
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Copperfield's in Sebastopol CA
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April 22
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Copperfield's in Calistoga CA
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June 5
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New York Open Center, New York City
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June 8
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Servant Leadership School, Washington DC
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June 11-15
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Lancaster Theological Seminary, Lancaster PA
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July 13 - 15
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Narrative Art Center,
Carson NM
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July 20
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Oasis, Albuquerque NM
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Sept 15 - 20
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Saturday, Oct 20
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"Dark Night of the Soul and the Loss of a Partner"
Golden Willow Retreat, Arroyo Hondo NM
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Saturday, Oct 20
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"Writers of Taos" University of New Mexico-Taos
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Sunday, October 21
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Unity Church, Santa Fe NM
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Wednesday, Oct 25
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Taos Noetic Sciences Community, Taos NM
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Mirabai also performs ecumenical weddings, baby blessings and memorial services. She works closely with the participants to create a ceremony that is relevant, meaningful and transformative for all involved in these sacred rites of passage.
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