A dynamic glimpse into the teaching style of Richard Rose, this very special
video follows a group of university students on a visit to the TAT retreat
center in West Virginia. The two-DVD set contains sequences from university lectures
and informal discussions interspersed with impressions of first-time visitors
and reminiscences of long-time students.
Mr. Rose had a unique presentation, unencumbered by pomp, pretense, or
pseudo-logic. He spoke directly to the hearts and minds of his listeners, mixing
penetrating insight with an all-encompassing humor that often stunned his
audience, while simultaneously altering their view of the world. Many people
came away from his talks with the distinct impression that, somehow, he was
directly addressing their personal problems and inner states.
Note: The video was originally filmed
in 1991, and the DVD has been produced from edited VHS camcorder tapes. The
first of the two original tapes had been edited using super-VHS equipment, the
second on standard VHS equipment, and the resulting image wasn't as sharp. The
second DVD disc carries forth that "tradition."
See the Quotes page for quotes from the video.