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David Lynch wished for ‘everyone to be free of disease’ in his final public appearance before his death at 78

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Before David Lynch died on Thursday, four days before his 79th birthday, he gave a haunting and moving speech in what would ultimately become his last public appearance.

Before David Lynch died on Thursday, four days before his 79th birthday, he gave a haunting and moving speech in what would ultimately become his last public appearance.

The legendary and eccentric filmmaker had to do it remotely when he became housebound and dependent on supplemental oxygen after being diagnosed with emphysema in 2020.

David looked great as always with his thick white hair and sunglasses as he delivered his parting remarks to the attendees, which was broadcast live to his TM foundation’s Meditate America gala held at Lincoln Center in Manhattan on September 12.

‘Ladies and gentlemen, good evening. I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful night. I would like to talk a little about nothing,’ Lynch began.

‘And this nothingness is what is transcendent. It is the unified field. It is not a script. It is pure consciousness.’

The honorary Oscar winner, who began mediating in 1973, spoke about the Beatles’ 1968 trip to Rishikesh, India, where they studied at Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s ashram.

Before David Lynch died on Thursday, four days before his 79th birthday, he gave a haunting and moving speech in what would ultimately become his last public appearance.

‘Maharishi begins to speak of this internal field as nothing, unmanifest. No scripts,” David explained.

And you can see John Lennon picking this up and saying to Maharishi, “Maharishi, are you trying to tell me that nothing is going to change my world?” And they would laugh.

Lynch noted how that inspired the British rocker to use that phrase, as well as his ‘Jai guru deva om’ (‘All glory to Guru Dev’) mantra in the Beatles’ 1969 classic, Across the Universe, which later appeared in his 1970 album Déjalo ser.

“People probably thought that was a disappointment. It was a happy song in a way about meditation and the beauty of it, but it still had that “Nothing’s going to change my world” thing going on and you’re wondering what is this? said the Palme d’Or winner.

“But John Lennon knew what it was, it’s not ‘No, nothing’s going to change my world.’ It’s yes. ‘Yes, nothing’s going to change my world,’ big time!”

At that point, David played an acoustic version of Georgia’s Across the Universe on his turntable.

“Everyone be happy,” Lynch said in the dark after the song ended.

‘May everyone be free of disease. May auspiciousness be seen everywhere. May the suffering not belong to anyone. Peace. -Jai Gurudev.’

The legendary and eccentric filmmaker had to do it remotely when he became housebound and dependent on supplemental oxygen after being diagnosed with emphysema in 2020 (host Hugh Jackman pictured at the same event on September 12).

The legendary and eccentric filmmaker had to do it remotely when he became housebound and dependent on supplemental oxygen after being diagnosed with emphysema in 2020 (host Hugh Jackman pictured at the same event on September 12).

David looked as cool as ever with his thick white hair and sunglasses as he delivered his parting words to attendees, which were broadcast live at his TM Foundation's Meditate America Gala held at Lincoln Center in Manhattan on September 12. .

David looked as cool as ever with his thick white hair and sunglasses as he delivered his parting words to attendees, which were broadcast live at his TM Foundation’s Meditate America Gala held at Lincoln Center in Manhattan on September 12. .

Lynch began: 'Ladies and gentlemen, good evening. I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful night. I would like to talk a little about nothing. And this nothingness is what is transcendent. It is the unified field. It is not a script. It's pure consciousness

Lynch began: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, good evening. I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful evening. I would like to talk a little about nothing. And this nothingness is what is transcendent. It is the unified field. It is not a script. It’s pure consciousness

The honorary Oscar winner, who began mediating in 1973, spoke about the Beatles' 1968 trip to Rishikesh, India, where they studied at Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram.

The honorary Oscar winner, who began mediating in 1973, spoke about the Beatles’ 1968 trip to Rishikesh, India, where they studied at Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s ashram.

David explained: 'Maharishi (M) begins to speak of this internal field as nothing, unmanifest. No script. And you can see John Lennon (right) picking up on this and saying to Maharishi: "Maharishi, are you trying to tell me that nothing is going to change my world?" And they would laugh'

David explained: ‘Maharishi (M) begins to speak of this internal field as nothing, unmanifest. No script. And you can see John Lennon (R) pick this up and say to Maharishi, “Maharishi, are you trying to tell me that nothing is going to change my world?” And they would laugh’

Lynch noted how that inspired the British rocker to use that phrase, as well as his 'Jai guru deva om' ('All glory to Guru Dev') mantra in the Beatles' 1969 classic, Across the Universe, which later appeared in his 1970 album Déjalo ser

Lynch noted how that inspired the British rocker to use that phrase, as well as his ‘Jai guru deva om’ (‘All glory to Guru Dev’) mantra in the Beatles’ 1969 classic, Across the Universe, which later appeared in his 1970 album Déjalo ser

The Palme d'Or winner said:

The Palme d’Or winner said: “People probably thought it was a disappointment.” It was a happy song in a way about meditation and the beauty of it, but it still had that “Nothing’s going to change my world” thing going on and you’re wondering what is this? But John Lennon knew what it was, it’s not “No, nothing’s going to change my world.” It is yes. “Yes, nothing is going to change my world” in a big way!

David played an obscure band of Georgia's acoustic version of Across the Universe on his turntable and concluded:

David played an obscure band of Georgia’s acoustic version of Across the Universe on his turntable and concluded, “May everyone be happy.” May everyone be free of diseases. May auspiciousness be seen everywhere. May the suffering not belong to anyone. Peace. -Jai Gurudev’

It's the exact same passage the Cellophane Memories musician used at the end of his 2007 book, Catching The Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity.

It’s the exact same passage the Cellophane Memories musician used at the end of his 2007 book, Catching The Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity.

David's family announced his passing in a Facebook post, writing:

David’s family announced his passing in a Facebook post, writing: “There is a huge hole in the world now that he is no longer with us.” But, as he would say, “Keep your eyes on the donut and not the hole.” It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the time.

In his final days, Lynch, who had loved and lived in Los Angeles since 1970, was forced to evacuate his beloved Mulholland Drive compound due to wildfires (Jan. 7 file shot).

In his final days, Lynch, who had loved and lived in Los Angeles since 1970, was forced to evacuate his beloved Mulholland Drive compound due to wildfires (Jan. 7 file shot).

Two months ago, the Twin Peaks co-creator said he owed it to his fans to urge them to

Two months ago, the Twin Peaks co-creator said he owed it to his fans to urge them to “quit these things that are going to end up killing you” like, in his case, cigarettes, which he began using at an early age. of 8 (pictured in 2006)

It’s the exact same passage the Cellophane Memories musician used at the end of his 2007 book, Catching The Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity.

David’s family announced his death in a Facebook post, writing: ‘There is a big hole in the world now that he is no longer with us. But, as he would say, “Keep your eyes on the donut and not the hole.” It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue sky all the time.’

In his final days, Lynch, who loved and lived in Los Angeles since 1970, was forced to evacuate his beloved Mulholland Drive compound due to wildfires.

Two months ago, the Twin Peaks co-creator said he owed it to his fans to urge them to “quit these things that are going to end up killing you” like, in his case, cigarettes, which he began using at an early age. out of 8.

David said People on November 14: ‘I have a positive attitude focused on healing the body. It is difficult to live with emphysema. I can barely cross a room. “It’s like you’re walking with a plastic bag around your head.”

A true American artist, Lynch received moving tributes from Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, Steven Soderbergh, Questlove, James Gunn, Kyle MacLachlan and Billy Corgan.

The Eagle Scout of Missoula, MT, is survived by his four children: daughter Jennifer, 56; son Austin, 42; son Riley, 33; and his daughter Lula, 12, from his previous marriages to his exes Peggy Reavey, Mary Fisk, Mary Sweeney and his ex-wife Emily Stofle.

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