David Wallace

Rev. David Wallace recently retired as a dean and senior teacher for One Spirit Interfaith Seminary in New York City, and is a faculty member of the spiritual direction program at the Rowe Center and an active officiant and spiritual director.  He is a graduate of St. John’s College in Santa Fe, NM, and has continued those studies as a lifelong student of the “great books” of philosophy and archetypal psychology.  Rev. Wallace offers teaching and retreats at spiritual venues worldwide, and specializes in poetics, contemplative practice, and the wisdom texts of both the Eastern and Western traditions.

Prior to his work in interspiritual ministry and teaching, David had an extensive career in publishing and marketing, as well as award-winning work through the Soho galleries he created in New York City, The Enchanted Forest and After the Rain.

 Known for his deep and passionate teaching style, his recent seminars on the Tao Te Ching, the Gnostic Gospels of Thomas and Mary, The Cloud of Unknowing and the Upanishads have drawn a worldwide audience as one of One Spirit’s most popular teachers.   He is currently working on a book, and shares a home in the Berkshire Mountains with his partner, senior Kripalu teacher Jurian Hughes, and their beloved dog Smitty.

Upcoming Programs by David Wallace

The Wisdom of St. Francis of Assisi

Also With Simon de Voil

February 20 - 22, 2026

Step into a world where radical simplicity and profound joy illuminate the path—what happens when ancient wisdom meets modern longing for meaning? Join Simon de Voil and David Wallace for a transformative 5-part journey into the spiritual depth and beauty of the Franciscan tradition. Through conversation, reflection, and song, we’ll explore the timeless wisdom of […]