Posts about Spirituality

Rites, rituals and community — the spiritual experience of Burning Man.

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December 14, 2012 By Jon Mitchell

Do you think he'll save us this time? ...Read More

October 1, 2012 By Caveat Magister

Whether or not it’s appropriate to think of Burning Man in terms of spiritual pilgrimage, there’s no question that many ...Read More

August 17, 2012 By Affinity

A few weeks ago Charlie Smith, who is based in Atlanta, came to California to do a little fundraising, have a ...Read More

July 24, 2012 By John "Halcyon" Styn

It is so hard to explain how The Playa can change your life. For me, a huge part of it ...Read More

January 27, 2012 By Will Chase

As the gate opens and the people join together to spontaneously create Black Rock City, each moment is a completely ...Read More

December 31, 2011 By Jon Mitchell

When these words hit the Internet, there was one minute left in 2011. By now, we're past that, even if ...Read More

December 19, 2011 By Caveat Magister

This isn’t about Burning Man. I tend to get depressed around the holidays. Last year, I sent the following message ...Read More

December 13, 2011 By John "Halcyon" Styn

Long time Burner, Captain Jim Peterson of Tuna Guys passed away on December 12th when his fishing boat capsized. ...Read More

September 8, 2011 By Caveat Magister

The playa was rough and even with my flashlight it was too dark to see the bumps in front of ...Read More