Remembering David
It is with great sadness that we share the news that the Chopra Center’s co-founder, our dear friend, and inspiring teacher, Dr. David Simon, has passed away. We are honoring and celebrating the life of a man who helped so many people experience their own deepest capacity to heal and transform, to love and be loved, and to let go of pain and open to happiness.
We invite you to join us in sharing your stories and reflections on how David has touched your mind, heart, and spirit.
If you’d like to watch a video of the memorial service, click here >>.
2,313 Comments to “Remembering David”
Comment from Mind Body
Time at 6:51 am
God Bless you Dr. Simon
Comment from Miguel Figueiredo
Time at 2:10 am
I´m studding Ayurveda for 9 years now in Portugal and India, and will always remember Dr. Simon!
In my first contact with ayurveda i had acess to some lectures of D. Chopra & D.Simon.
The way D.Simon aproached ayurveda, in a practical, passionate and enven funny way, was the inspiration that completely changed my life, and life of many others. After that i went to India and Ayurveda has been my life since than.
Forever greatfull and my prayers to his family.
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Time at 6:33 am
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Comment from Bonnie Heidel
Time at 5:21 am
U are missed but ur work here was done for now and u will be reborn to move this universe forward as all keepers of the universe are commissioned to do. My prayers, love and hugs to ur family.
Comment from Kathy Edmonston
Time at 9:58 am
Having worked with Dr Simon @ Sharp Cabrillo Hospital in the mid 1980s, I naturally wanted to see him for a consultation after having meningitis in 1986. I think of him often, and how comforting his words were during our visit. I was saddened to hear of his passing , having just visted the Chopra Center. I am disappointed I was not aware of his teachings and classes before now. I am glad his legacy lives on through the Chopra Center.
Comment from S
Time at 10:21 am
Blessings to him and his family. Dr. Simon’s calm and soothing energy was always a comfort and I greatly enjoyed learning what he had to teach.
Comment from Lilly Javier
Time at 6:57 am
Hi, I’m Lilly Javier from Puerto Rico. In 1998 & 1999 I had the honor of taking some courses at the Chopra Center & met & took classes with this wonderful “being” called David. Dr. David…. What a beautiful teacher! I just found out about his passing & I’m deeply sorry. Will be sooo missed! My love to his family & friends…… & all the family of The Chopra Center. Blessings to all & Good Health to all! ! !
Comment from Michelle Goebel
Time at 5:20 pm
Dr. Simon is missed & will always be remembered in our hearts. There couldn’t have been a more perfect place in honor of his memory than the Children’s area in the S Diego Botanical Garden. I was there one day near sundown, and hadn’t seen any people in the park. It was so quiet but I could hear the wind blowing though the trees & I strongly felt his presence. I viewed his tile on the memorial bench and then climbed to the top of the tree house and sung the Shanti Mantra. Then out of now where I heard the beautiful primordial sounds of children laughing while playing the bamboo instruments in the garden. I knew he was listening. Photos are on web link. Namaste
Comment from Granny Lambert
Time at 10:43 am
I sense your presence when I wrap in my blanket as you did! during my meditation practice. Miss your spirit and love to all of The Simon Family…Love..granny in NOLA!