I studied with Vernon Howard for about seven years, until his death in 1992. He had been teaching in Boulder City, Nevada, outside of Las Vegas, for over twenty years. He has been the single most important influence in my spiritual journey. His words yet ring in my ears. Stern and singleminded, he lived an awakened life right under our noses. Everything he did was a teaching, a hard teaching. He would call us out on the slightest mistakes and brook no compromise. You were either in heaven or hell, he said. You get rid of all your problems or you keep all of them. It’s that simple. You are awake or asleep. These brief little glimpses into him are strictly personal. Take them for what they are.
Here is a video I uploaded to YouTube recently.
Vernon Howard audio #1:
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Vernon Howard audio #2:
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Vernon Howard audio #3:
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Vernon Howard audio #4:
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Vernon Howard audio #5:
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Thanks Vicki, I found your audio clips very powerful.
Regards,
Ron (ny)
A real teaching leads you deeper and deeper into the wilderness!
Thank you for sharing your experiences with Vernon Howard via audio. His teachings have enabled a glimpse into another world that has made all the difference in facing the many challenges we go through here on Earth.
Hi, Louise,
He was indeed a teacher for the ages.
i came across mr. howard’s teaching in the early 90’s. bought some books and lots of tapes. i remember the one where he talked to some high school students. he was brutal! talk about not pulling any punches. whew!
Thanks Vicki, Nice to hear, and share..
Love the audio’s, the cadence of your voice, wonderful teachings! Everything is a gift, what else??
Hi Cheryl,
Thank you so much. A true teaching is everpresent.
Dear Vicki
Although seeking came to an unexpected demise, (40 years ending with Adyashanti) the real demolition and destruction of cherished beliefs and spiritual concepts has been ruthless lately more intense. Not to say the outer synchronicities and inner “out-of-the-blue” experiences confirm I am not living my own life anymore (hallellujah). Coming across these audio recordings tonight came unexpectedly as another tsunami wave of >>>>>>>> (inner energetic upheaval) are the words on can put on what >>>>>>> stands for
left me undone. Hearing you speak was the confirmation “all is well here” as something in me already knew, BUT it was gorgeous running across you tonight. 10/30/12. Thank you for the gift that you listen and follow your heart. It meant a lot to me tonight in the recordings you made
Thanks a lot for the audios about “being with Vernon Howard”. Namaste.
I absolutely love these audios Vicki! Are there more?
I made these as a set. I have more MP3s but not sure how to upload them. Will try when I get the time. Thank you. Glad you find them meaningful.
Dear Vicki,
I just listened to an interview that you did with Jerry Katz a few weeks ago & enjoyed what you shared very much…so, I subscribed to your web site/blog. In that interview, you discussed a bit about your working with Vernon Howard, and, I instantly felt to find out more about his teachings. Voila, I found these Vernon Howard audios. One problem…none of them will play for me, and all of them say “file not found”. Do you think this is an issue from my end, or are the files no longer available? Perhaps, Vernon does not care for me? (smile…maybe?) I remember that my brother used to study his teachings, but, at that time, I was studying Joel Goldsmith. At any rate, I would like to hear these audios, if possible. Any recommendations?
Dear Vicki:
Excellent job here.
For about a year, in early 1990’s, I drove almost every Friday from Orange County, CA to Boulder City NV. to see Mr. Howard. He had a class on Friday night and classes on Saturdays and Sundays. I still listen to his tapes and learn new things each time. I remember Mr. Guy Finley came a few times to attend Mr. Howard’s classes. I also attended Mr. Guy Finley classes for about a year or two before meeting Mr. Howard and attending his classes.
Mr. Howard’s teachings opened my eyes and I am greateful. Please share more MP3s with us. I’d love to hear more about your time with Mr. Howard. Thank you
Vicki, do you ever go to any of the New Life Banquets, that follow Vernon’s teachings?
I attended a few back in the day when Vernon was around and a few after he died.
I listened to Vernon Howard in the early days of my search. I love his no-nonsense approach. I agree 100%, we are in heaven or hell, no middle-ground.
I like what you shared about Vernon not letting his students speak of their ‘magical experiences.’ And I understand why he had that rule too 🙂
Vicki, I’m not sure exactly how I found you but I am so glad I did. Your paragraphs about Vernon Howard are so very, very “right on”. Your description and explanation of Vernon and his teachings are the best I’ve heard. Clear and concise as Vernon always taught. I still listen to his tapes and find my old favorite one liners that come to me like “pop ups” when I need them. One example, “When feeling delerious, just get serious”, or “your nature is your future”. Oh, so much wisdom in so few words. And Life goes on.
Vicki, thankyou for the audios. Its was just what i was looking for. Even though it wasnt what i was looking for. Hearing your stories about vernon howard is nice i feel like i could have been there too. Hes the teacher ive always needed, but only recently found. Thank god i have his books and blu rays)
In the past few months I have come across Vernon Howard’s teachings I do not much about him except he seems real unlike many who claim to be spiritual teachers.
Have never heard about Vernon Howard until this past Monday. I came across some of his teachings at a Senior Center in San Francisco, CA. Already putting into practice one of his
teachings about emotions –
I just uploaded to 3 videos about Vernon on YouTube. If you go to YouTube and type in Vicki Woodyard, there are 3 videos.
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I came across several of your You Tube videos on Vernon Howard recently & I was impressed about how accurate you were in describing Vernon & his Classes. I discovered Vernon’s teachings through my Mother 30 years ago when she gave me her spare copy of The Mystic Path To Cosmic Power (nearly in shreds, I still have it). Ever since then I have been a student. I have nearly all of Vernon Howard’s books & around 90% of his tapes that were available at the time. Finally I had to make the trek to Boulder City to see Vernon & to attend his classes there. Fortunately I was able to make two trips there a year before he passed. Also, I spent a weekend back then in Ojai CA studying with Guy Finely (also truly amazing). Now in my 60’s, I truly must say that both discovering Vernon’s teachings & then to be fortunate enough to see him in Person in his classes has been the highest point of my life. I have yet to master all his cosmic Truths & Wisdom, but at least I know I’m on the right Path. Once in a while (more & more often), I can really see that “Patch of Green Grass” & the “Heaven that exists between Two Thoughts”. Thank you so much Vicki, for your Dedication & Contribution. Now that the Miracle of the Internet is a Reality, I am convinced that the great Techings through Vernon Howard is just beginning to be discovered & appreciated by millions more here on Earth. – Jim
The teachings still breathe!