Co Founder
Michael Murphy
Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Esalen Institute
- Discipline
- Co Founder
- Based in
- Big Sur, California, United States

i. Biography
Michael Murphy co-founded Esalen Institute with Richard Price in Big Sur in 1962. He is Chairman Emeritus of Esalen's board, directs think-tank work through its Center for Theory & Research, and is an author whose work explores human potential and transformative practice.
Profile updated August 2026
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