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Dear Mr Nichtern,
Your article on the HuffingtonPost re being a “Poet of Uncertainty” is entirely derived from the
poet John Keats’s Negative Capability, “the ability to be in the midst of doubt & uncertainty with no irritable grasping after logic & reason.” I’m surprised John Keats wasn’t cited in your
HuffingtonPost article.
One should take care when using the term “poet”. Basil Bunting said, “Poetry, above all other fields, is most replete with charlatanism.”
Cheers, & Negative Capability
–Eric Malone
Hi Eric…. I think many people have referred to abiding in uncertainty…it’s actually a common thread in both the Buddhist and Taoist traditions….. don’t think Keats would have a patent on that one.
Also not sure that poets have a patent on charlatanism….. why would you think that they do? Why do you agree with Basis Bunting in that regard?
DN
David…I don’t know if you remember me, but I was with Maria Muldaur in NY…I just wanted to thank you again for all that you do. My time spent with you, Sharon and Krishna Das has led me town a very beautiful path…
I am at the Vipassana center in Kelseyville, CA and getting ready to do my 2nd 10 day silent retreat!
Life with its twists and turns is such a beautiful thing…! Bless you!!
Definitely Donna Marie….
Glad to hear from you…. how did your retreat go?
All best (and to Maria if you see her)…..
DN
David (and staff),
Thanks for all the wonderful material on your site, I’ve spent many an hour reading your articles and watching your videos. I’m looking forward to the next Yoga Body Buddha Mind workshop in the area. See you then!
Yours in the dharma,
Sarah
Hi Sarah…. glad our material has been helpful to you…. that is the intention in any case….. what area are you in? Sending all best, David N.
Hi David,
I love your article about going on retreat. I did a Vipasana retreat for the first time in January. I found the experience transformational. It was a lesson on mind, matter and meditation. The ability to observe your mind while on this retreat is the most valuable lesson I have every learned.
Please read “An Om-bitious Retreat” here http://www.hushyoga.com/features/
Om love,
Sinead.
OK Sinead…. will have to check out your article… retreat is so powerful…. can be different every time…. always seems to put us face to face with what we need to have a good look at…. a good mirror! All best, DN
The site looks great David. Glad you are home safe from the wonders of Istanbul and the Icelandic plume! Love, Stephanie Miller
Hey Stephanie…. sorry didn’t respond to this one sooner but better late than never…. between huffpost, twitter, facebook and the website, stuff falls in the cracks sometimes!
Thanks for the good words…. won’t be out in LA again til December….. going to Bhutan, Sikkim and India for month of September……
How is the poetry book doing…..? How are you doing? Send me a regular email and give me an update, OK?
All best…. DN
Do you have plans to teach in the midwest anytime this year? In the Chicago area?
Hi Total Eclipse,
David will be teaching in the ohio area this fall, if thats close enough… check his schedule for details. Thanks!
-Seth (site administrator)
Hi David,
Thanks for your great website, lots of valuable information on here!
Thanks Peter… we are trying to update regularly so stay tuned….
All best, David N.
David, enjoyed your video. Would like to hear some of your music and don’t see where that is on the site. thanks, B
Hi Bob,
Thanks for the note. We’re going to be putting up music soon, in the meantime there is a Beyman Bros clip on the music page and also another one in the video section.
Stay in touch and thanks again.
DN
And can check out dharmamoon.com
DN
Re: Metting the Buddha
YOU ARE THE BUDDHA !
Who me? Why didn’t they tell me that in the first place? Here I am thinking I’m a
guy called David Nichtern…. Thanks! DN