(15859_pr.psd) The lamas along with new western monks and nuns posing with the Mount Everest Center students in Bodhgaya, India, 1974. Photo includes Daja Meston (Thubten Wangchuk), Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche, Lama Yeshe, Lama Lhundrup Ringsel, Nick Ribush, and Lama Pasang Tsering.
(09689_sl.JPG) The lamas along with new western monks and nuns posing with the Mount Everest Center students in Bodhgaya, India, 1974. Photo includes Daja Meston (Thubten Wangchuk), Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche, Lama Yeshe, Lama Lhundrup Ringsel, Nick Ribush, and Lama Pasang Tsering.
(15866_sl.psd) Westerners teaching the Mount Everest Center students at the foot of Steve's Tower, possibly 1974. An American student, Steve Malasky (Now Steve Pearl), built a Tibetan tower at one end of the Kopan land which came to be known as "Steve's Tower". Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974
(15860_pr.psd) By 1974, Michael Losang Yeshe (Michael Cassapidis) was nine years old and had spent almost half his life at Kopan Monastery, Nepal. Here he is shown at Lawudo Retreat Center, Nepal.
(12394_pr-3.jpg) In July 1974, the lamas and Mummy Max arrived in New York City to begin the first international teaching tour of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. They stayed at the apartment of Lynda Millspaugh on the Upper West side of Manhattan. Lama Zopa Rinpoche promptly set up his shrine on top of his sleeping bag and did pujas and meditations, just as at Kopan.
(12377_pr-3.jpg) In July 1974, the lamas and Mummy Max arrived in New York City to begin the first international teaching tour of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. They stayed at the apartment of Lynda Millspaugh on the Upper West side of Manhattan. Lama Zopa Rinpoche promptly set up his shrine on top of his sleeping bag and did pujas and meditations, just as at Kopan.
(15845_ng.psd) Lama Yeshe in the kitchen with Lama Zopa Rinpoche, New York City, 1974. In July 1974, the lamas and Mummy Max arrived in New York City to begin the first international teaching tour. They stayed at the apartment of Lynda Millspaugh on the Upper West side of Manhattan.
(15846_ng.psd) Lama Yeshe cooking, New York City, 1974. Photo shows Lama and Sylvia (maiden name unknown, later married Bo Sax) in the kitchen. In July 1974, the lamas and Mummy Max arrived in New York City to begin the first international teaching tour of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. They stayed at the apartment of Lynda Millspaugh on the Upper West side of Manhattan.
(15892_sl.psd) Lama Yeshe cooking, New York City, 1974. Photo shows Lama and Len Tillem in the kitchen. In July 1974, the lamas and Mummy Max arrived in New York City to begin the first international teaching tour of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. They stayed at the apartment of Lynda Millspaugh on the Upper West side of Manhattan.
(09304_ng.JPG) Lama Yeshe at a teaching given at Columbia University. In July 1974, the lamas and Mummy Max arrived in New York City to begin the first international teaching tour of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. They stayed at the apartment of Lynda Millspaugh on the Upper West side of Manhattan.
(09297_ng.JPG) Lama Yeshe at a teaching given at Columbia University. In July 1974, the lamas and Mummy Max arrived in New York City to begin the first international teaching tour of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. They stayed at the apartment of Lynda Millspaugh on the Upper West side of Manhattan.
(09298_ng.JPG) Lama Yeshe at a teaching given at Columbia University. In July 1974, the lamas and Mummy Max arrived in New York City to begin the first international teaching tour of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. They stayed at the apartment of Lynda Millspaugh on the Upper West side of Manhattan.
(09305_ng.JPG) Lama Yeshe at a teaching given at Columbia University. In July 1974, the lamas and Mummy Max arrived in New York City to begin the first international teaching tour of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. They stayed at the apartment of Lynda Millspaugh on the Upper West side of Manhattan.
(15839_pr.psd) The lamas arriving at Maroochydore airport, Queensland, Australia, 1974. Left to right: Yeshe Khadro, Anila Ann, Lama Yeshe, Ellie Pratt, Lama Zopa, Lindsay Pratt, Pete Northend (with long hair), Kathy and Tom Vichta.
(15869_sl.psd) The gompa (meditation tent) at Diamond Valley. The lamas taught their first retreat in Australia at Diamond Valley in southeast Queensland, August, 1974.
(15847_ng.tif) The lama's cabin at Diamond Valley. The lamas taught their first retreat in Australia at Diamond Valley in southeast Queensland, August, 1974.
(15848_ng.psd) Inside the gompa (meditation tent), Diamond Valley. The lamas taught their first retreat in Australia at Diamond Valley in southeast Queensland, August, 1974.
(15849_ng.tif) Lama meditating by the ocean, Maroochydore, Australia, 1974. The lamas took a day off during the Diamond Valley course to go to the beach in Tom Vichta's van. Everyone got out to enjoy the view from the cliffs, but Lama Yeshe ran straight down to the water's edge, hitched up his robes, and waded in, splashing about with delight.
(15850_ng.tif) Lama and Yeshe Khadro meditating by the ocean, Maroochydore, Australia, 1974. The lamas took a day off during the Diamond Valley course to go to the beach in Tom Vichta's van. Everyone got out to enjoy the view from the cliffs, but Lama Yeshe ran straight down to the water's edge, hitched up his robes, and waded in, splashing about with delight.
Lama,Yeshe Khadro and Chamba Lane, Australia, 1974
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(15851_ng.tif) Lama Yeshe with Yeshe Khadro and Chamba Lane meditating by the ocean, Maroochydore, Australia, 1974. The lamas took a day off during the Diamond Valley course to go to the beach in Tom Vichta's van. Everyone got out to enjoy the view from the cliffs, but Lama Yeshe ran straight down to the water's edge, hitched up his robes, and waded in, splashing about with delight.
(15852_ng.tif) Group photo by the ocean, Maroochydore, Australia, 1974. The lamas took a day off during the Diamond Valley course to go to the beach in Tom Vichta's van. Everyone got out to enjoy the view from the cliffs, but Lama Yeshe ran straight down to the water's edge, hitched up his robes, and waded in, splashing about with delight.
(15853_ng.tif) Group photo by the ocean, Maroochydore, Australia, 1974. The lamas took a day off during the Diamond Valley course to go to the beach in Tom Vichta's van. Everyone got out to enjoy the view from the cliffs, but Lama Yeshe ran straight down to the water's edge, hitched up his robes, and waded in, splashing about with delight.
(15870_sl.tif) On the last day of the first Australian course, September 28, 1974, everyone made a ceremonial pilgrimage to the Eudlo land which had been donated to the lamas. The lamas, accompanied by their guest, Phra Kantipalo, an English monk ordained in the Thai Buddhist tradition, led an intense puja and named the new center Chenrezig Institute for Wisdom Culture.
(15871_sl.tif) On the last day of the first Australian course, September 28, 1974, everyone made a ceremonial pilgrimage to the Eudlo land which had been donated to the lamas. The lamas, accompanied by their guest, Phra Kantipalo, an English monk ordained in the Thai Buddhist tradition, led an intense puja and named the new center Chenrezig Institute for Wisdom Culture.
(15872_sl.tif) On the last day of the first Australian course, September 28, 1974, everyone made a ceremonial pilgrimage to the Eudlo land which had been donated to the lamas. The lamas, accompanied by their guest, Phra Kantipalo, an English monk ordained in the Thai Buddhist tradition, led an intense puja and named the new center Chenrezig Institute for Wisdom Culture.
(15873_sl.tif) On the last day of the first Australian course, September 28, 1974, everyone made a ceremonial pilgrimage to the Eudlo land which had been donated to the lamas. The lamas, accompanied by their guest, Phra Kantipalo, an English monk ordained in the Thai Buddhist tradition, led an intense puja and named the new center Chenrezig Institute for Wisdom Culture.
(15874_sl.tif) On the last day of the first Australian course, September 28, 1974, everyone made a ceremonial pilgrimage to the Eudlo land which had been donated to the lamas. The lamas, accompanied by their guest, Phra Kantipalo, an English monk ordained in the Thai Buddhist tradition, led an intense puja and named the new center Chenrezig Institute for Wisdom Culture.
(15875_sl.tif) On the last day of the first Australian course, September 28, 1974, everyone made a ceremonial pilgrimage to the Eudlo land which had been donated to the lamas. The lamas, accompanied by their guest, Phra Kantipalo, an English monk ordained in the Thai Buddhist tradition, led an intense puja and named the new center Chenrezig Institute for Wisdom Culture.
(15876_sl.tif) On the last day of the first Australian course, September 28, 1974, everyone made a ceremonial pilgrimage to the Eudlo land which had been donated to the lamas. The lamas, accompanied by their guest, Phra Kantipalo, an English monk ordained in the Thai Buddhist tradition, led an intense puja and named the new center Chenrezig Institute for Wisdom Culture.
(15838_pr.psd) Group photo from the Fair Lawn New Jersey course including Lama Yeshe, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Vicki Brown, Alex Berzin, Jeff Nye, among others. New Jersey, August 1974.
(15877_sl.tif) Lama Yeshe returns from his first international tour to Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974. Behind him is Yeshe Khadro, Lama Pasang, Ursula Bernis, and Chowkidar.
(10456_pr-3.psd) Lama Yeshe teaching in the tent, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974. For the Seventh Meditation Course a huge Indian wedding tent replaced the dusty burlap-walled tent. Wendy Finster (photographer)
(15882_sl.psd) Photo of the lamas and sangha doing puja in the tent, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974. For the Seventh Meditation Course a huge Indian wedding tent replaced the dusty burlap-walled tent.
(15883_sl.psd) Photo of the lamas and sangha doing puja in the tent, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974. For the Seventh Meditation Course a huge Indian wedding tent replaced the dusty burlap-walled tent.
(15884_sl.psd) Photo of the lamas and sangha doing puja in the tent, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974. For the Seventh Meditation Course a huge Indian wedding tent replaced the dusty burlap-walled tent.
Nick giving an introductory lecture, Kopan, November 1974
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(15841_pr.psd) Nick Ribush, Lama Zopa Rinpoche's assistant for the Seventh Kopan Course, giving an introductory lecture to the new students, Kopan, November 1974.
Nick giving an introductory lecture, Kopan, November 1974
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(15855_ng.tif) Nick Ribush, Lama Zopa Rinpoche's assistant for the Seventh Kopan Course, giving an introductory lecture to the new students, Kopan, November 1974.
(15856_ng.tif) Lama Zopa Rinpoche teaching in the tent, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974. For the Seventh Meditation Course a huge Indian wedding tent replaced the dusty burlap-walled tent.
(15890_sl.tif) Lama Zopa Rinpoche teaching in the tent, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974. For the Seventh Meditation Course a huge Indian wedding tent replaced the dusty burlap-walled tent.
(15891_sl.tif) Lama Zopa Rinpoche teaching in the tent, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974. For the Seventh Meditation Course a huge Indian wedding tent replaced the dusty burlap-walled tent.
(09754_sl-3.JPG) Lama Zopa Rinpoche teaching in the tent, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974. For the Seventh Meditation Course a huge Indian wedding tent replaced the dusty burlap-walled tent. Wendy Finster (photographer)
(15858_ng.JPG) International Mahayana Institute monks and nuns with some lay friends, Kopan 1974. From left to right: Nick Ribush, Bonnie Rothenburg, Nicole Couture, Tubten Pende (back), Thubten Wongmo, Thubten Chokey, John Feuille, Suzanne Lee (Jampa Chozom), Yeshe Khadro, Yogi, Steve Pearl (Malasky), Ngawang Khedup, Ngawang Chotak (Chris Kolb), Thubten Pemo, Marcel Bertles, and Sangye Khadro (Kathleen McDonald).
(39289_pr-3.psd) Lama Yeshe and Gabe Wallace, Melbourne, 1974. Gabe Wallace (donor). Pete Northend: "I walked into our small flat and it was really crowded. Bea Ribush was there and Colin Crosbie, Pete and Gabe. Its a very small flat and you couldnt overlook anybody. So I stood there with the flagon under my arm while they all looked at me and packed up laughing. What I didn't know was that Lama Yeshe was sitting right beside me with his zen pulled over his face. Somehow that had made him invisible to me. Then he whipped it off. I couldnt believe he was there."
(18132_pr-3.psd) Members of IMI Sangha Nick Ribush, Chris Kolb (Ngawang Chötak), Ron Brooks and Thubten Pende (Jim Dougherty) doing morning puja in Zina's old room, Kopan Monastery, 1974.
