DAVID BEST'S TEMPLE OF FORGIVENESS

For the past 5 years, Petaluma CA artist David Best has created a Temple of remembrance & healing at Burning Man, adding a deeply spiritual dimension to the event. Photos © 2004 by George Post...

David Best during Temple construction. A large volunteer team built the structure. The Temple, its construction already well underway. Visitors gather to reflect & remember. The Temple included towers & bridges. Inside the Temple. Visitors cross the south bridge. Sandy Rider's memorial photo in place. A farewell to childhood. Sunday evening, near sunset. Surrounded by items of remembrance. Long shadows steepen at Golden Hour. Detail of the Temple at Dusk. Sunday evening twilight. Lights were turned on inside the Temple just before dark. Thousands gathered to watch it burn. Final preparations before ignition. The Temple is set ablaze. Flames overwhelm the structure. Sending all those prayers heavenward. Thank you, David; you're the Best!