Vipassana Books
of North Fork
a short history, with comments...
a short history, with comments...
Michae Legault -
2000
Michae in contemplation.
In 2000, Michae
had a bright idea, and was encouraged to make
it happen. He wanted to support meditators
after Vipassana courses by allowing them to buy
materials from Pariyatti Books without having
to order online. So a consignment store was
born.
Since a full time commercial outlet was not needed, Michae used our local community center, the North Fork STUDIO, to set out his books and tapes on mornings when 10 day courses ended.
For several years Michae ran the bookstore, and then passed the bookstore to Claudia Martinez and Scott vanDenBergh.
Since a full time commercial outlet was not needed, Michae used our local community center, the North Fork STUDIO, to set out his books and tapes on mornings when 10 day courses ended.
For several years Michae ran the bookstore, and then passed the bookstore to Claudia Martinez and Scott vanDenBergh.
Claudia Martinez
& Scott vanDenBergh - 2002
Claudia and Scott ran
the store for several years. They
shared,"The
book store was a conduit to allow a diversity of
culture and humanity stop in for a short visit, make
new connections, and head out on their diverging
roads, towards a common goal. We Thank
You!"
They gave amazing support to many meditators for 5 years. When Claudia completed her graduate degree in social work from Fresno State, they passed the store to Caroline Coons.
They gave amazing support to many meditators for 5 years. When Claudia completed her graduate degree in social work from Fresno State, they passed the store to Caroline Coons.
Scott vanDenBergh and Claudia Martinez
Caroline Coons -
2007
Caroline Coons was the
next person to run the store. With great generosity
(people approached me during my first year with money
for books Caroline sent with them when they could not
pay at the time - and she did receive it).
We often get folks asking (with great fondness) how she is doing. She is quite happy with her husband and baby Sam in Virginia. She sends her metta and best wishes.
Caroline said,'Tending Vipassana Books of North Fork was a great privilege for me! I loved seeing everyone radiant, inspired & full of insight on Day 11. What a gift to experience your efforts of ten days! I'm so grateful I got to serve off-site in this capacity as a Vipassana bookseller. Thank you for supporting my efforts to run Vipassana Books of North Fork! '
We often get folks asking (with great fondness) how she is doing. She is quite happy with her husband and baby Sam in Virginia. She sends her metta and best wishes.
Caroline said,'Tending Vipassana Books of North Fork was a great privilege for me! I loved seeing everyone radiant, inspired & full of insight on Day 11. What a gift to experience your efforts of ten days! I'm so grateful I got to serve off-site in this capacity as a Vipassana bookseller. Thank you for supporting my efforts to run Vipassana Books of North Fork! '
Caroline Coons
Joshua & Sara
Freeman - 2009
I took over the
bookstore in 2009 when Caroline and Wes travelled to
Europe and India. After several months of continuing
as a consignment store, I decided to change to a
bookstore. This has made it much easier for both
myself and Pariyatti. My daughter Sara helps run the
store.
I am deeply grateful for Michae, Claudia, Scott and Caroline for nurturing the bookstore so that Sara and I can continue supporting new and old Vipassana students. Heaven for me is being able to speak with people from many cultures and countries, and these folks come to North Fork!
For many months the STUDIO was undergoing an upgrade in 2013 & 2014. Now there is a beautiful inside that allows me more space and comfort.
I also design websites, so this website has been a great joy for me, I love sharing resources. It has grown over the last couple of years and I intend to keep adding. If you have requests, please let me know. Requests
with metta and best wishes,
Joshua
I am deeply grateful for Michae, Claudia, Scott and Caroline for nurturing the bookstore so that Sara and I can continue supporting new and old Vipassana students. Heaven for me is being able to speak with people from many cultures and countries, and these folks come to North Fork!
For many months the STUDIO was undergoing an upgrade in 2013 & 2014. Now there is a beautiful inside that allows me more space and comfort.
I also design websites, so this website has been a great joy for me, I love sharing resources. It has grown over the last couple of years and I intend to keep adding. If you have requests, please let me know. Requests
with metta and best wishes,
Joshua
Joshua Freeman, Sara Freeman and Michae Legault
Kate Lapping took
this photo of Sara and I in Fresno during the
2002 Meditation Now tour.
There are many photos and talks from the tour available if you are interested.
There are many photos and talks from the tour available if you are interested.
Although Vipassana
Books of North Fork is no longer a consignment store,
Pariyatti Books is still the primary supplier of our
books and audio materials. We encourage you to go
to Pariyatti's website
for many wonderful
materials.