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The past and future
Learn more about Harbin's history and rebuilding process:
• www.harbin.org
• www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/may/30/harbin-hot-
springs-resort-california-mountains
• www.savingplaces.org/stories/two-historic-places-ravaged-
by-california-wildfires#.WvTrZMgh2-t
• www.harbin.org/2017/01/
• www.harbin.org/2017/03/
Nearly 300 Harbin Hot Springs residents and
employees left that day, many with only the clothes on
their backs. Their wait to return home was agonizing,
but a promise to rebuild offered hope.
Harbin Resident Update
Posted by Harbin Management,
September 20, 2015
The news of the Valley fire has spread worldwide. We Harbin
residents and employees, nearly 300 of us, have had to leave
our sacred land. As images have been trickling in, it is hard
to imagine the damage to our beautiful Harbin Hot Springs.
The managers and Ishvara have been working nearly around
the clock to take care of the people and insurance information;
many residents are at the local Red Cross Shelters.
Life at the shelter is not easy; however, we find solace
in one another. Many of our Health Services staff, as well as
many local volunteers, have set up a Body Care Tent, offering
free massage and acupuncture. Our head minister has been
offering a daily sharing circle, which has been so healing for
many of us. Many other Harbin ministers and local chaplains
are also on-site. They have set up a designated quiet tent for
prayer and meditation. Additionally, the outpouring of love
and prayers from all of you, our treasured guests and friends,
has been very heartwarming.
Please know, dear guest, Harbin will rebuild. Our
little Oasis, our sacred space, will once again rise from the
ashes like a phoenix and will welcome you with open arms. We
will be updating this blog frequently to keep you updated on
our progress.
