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Institute of Mentalphysics


Name: Institute of Mentalphysics
Category: Cultural
Archive ID#: CA4936
 
Description: The Institute of Mentalphysics, also known as the Joshua Tree Retreat Center, is a spiritual teaching and retreat site in the Southern California desert founded by Edwin John Dingle.  His Science of Mentalphysics, based on Tibetan and other Asian teachings, was begun in 1927 in Los Angeles, CA.  Buildings include the Preceptory of Light, the First Sanctuary of Mystic Christianity, and the Caravansary of Joy, and a 700-foot long residence designed by Lloyd Wright, son of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Location: Joshua Tree
(POINT(-116.3615012168 34.1361737251))
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Address: 59700 29 Palms Highway
Joshua Tree CA, 92252
Visitor Info: The center is located on the north side of Highway 62 between Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley, inside the Joshua Tree town line, about three miles west of town.
Links: http://www.jtrcc.org/
http://www.mentalphysics.net/
LCS: Architectural Landmark, Cultural
   
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