Lama Yeshe, 1974
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(10445_pr-2.psd) Portrait of Lama Yeshe taken most likely at Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974.
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MEC students in Bodhgaya, India, 1974
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(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.
Lama Yeshe, Bodhgaya, 1974
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(15862_sl.tif) Lama Yeshe attending the Kalachakra empowerment in Bodhgaya, India, 1974.
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Ordination, Bodhgaya, 1974
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(07632_pr-3.psd) A post-ordination photo of western Dharma students. Left to right: Nick Ribush, Yeshe Khadro (Marie Obst), Tubten Pende (Jim Dougherty), Nicole Couture (Kedge), Thubten Pemo (Linda Grossman), Thubten Wongmo (Feather Meston), Marcel Bertels, Debra (Spring) Livingston (Thubten Chokey), Ursula Bernis, Gareth Sparham, Ama-la (Lama Zopa Rinpoche's mother), plus a couple of unknown young Tibetan nuns. Bodhgaya, India, 1974.
MEC students in Bodhgaya, India, 1974
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(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.
Lama and Rinpoche meditating with MEC students, 1974
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(15865_sl.tif) Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche meditating with Mount Everest Center students, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974.
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Lama Lhundrup with MEC students, 1974
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(15878_sl.psd) Lama Lhundrup teaching debating to the Mount Everest Center students, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974.
MEC students learning debating, Kopan, 1974
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(15879_sl.psd) Mount Everest Center students learning debating, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974.
Teaching MEC students, Kopan, 1974
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(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
MEC monks in Namche, 1974
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(15867_sl.psd) 1974, MEC students (Mount Everest Centre), Namche Bazaar, Nepal
Michael Losang Yeshe, 1974
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(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.
MEC students at Lawudo, 1974
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(15880_sl.tif) Mount Everest Center students at Lawudo Retreat Center, Nepal, 1974.
Lama Pasang with MEC students, 1974
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(15837_pr.psd) Lama Pasang with the Mount Everest Center students, Lawudo Retreat Center, Nepal, 1974.
Lama at Kopan, 1974
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(12331_pr-2.tif) Lama Yeshe at Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974.
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The lamas in New York, 1974
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(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.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche in New York, 1974
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(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.
The lamas cooking, New York, 1974
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(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.
The lamas cooking, New York, 1974
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(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.
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The lamas cooking, New York, 1974
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(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.
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Lama Yeshe in New York City, 1974
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(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.
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Lama Yeshe teaching in New York City, 1974
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(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.
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Lama Yeshe teaching in New York City, 1974
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(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.
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Lama Yeshe teaching in New York City, 1974
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(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.
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Lama meditating, California, 1974
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(12528_pr.jpg) Lama Yeshe meditating in the botanical gardens, Berkeley, California, 1974 Photo donated by Judy Weitzner.
Lama meditating, California, 1974
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(12530_pr-3.jpg) Lama Yeshe meditating in the botanical gardens, Berkeley, California, 1974. Photo by Judy Weitzner.
Lama meditating, California, 1974
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(12533_pr-2.psd) Lama Yeshe meditating in the botanical gardens, Berkeley, California, 1974. Photo donated by Judy Weitzner.
Lama Yeshe meeting Tarthang Tulku, 1974
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(12535_pr-3.psd) Lama Yeshe meeting Tarthang Tulku in Berkeley, California, 1974. Photo by Judy Weitzner.
Lama Yeshe meeting Tarthang Tulku, 1974
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(12566_pr-2.psd) Lama Yeshe meeting Tarthang Tulku in Berkeley, California, 1974. Photo donated by Judy Weitzner.
Lama Yeshe in California, 1974
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(12537_pr-2.psd) Lama Yeshe in Berkeley, California, 1974. Photo donated by Judy Weitzner.
The lamas arriving at Maroochydore airport, 1974
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(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.
The gompa at Diamond Valley, 1974
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(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.
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The lama's cabin at Diamond Valley, 1974
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(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.
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Inside the gompa, Diamond Valley, 1974
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(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.
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Lama meditating by the ocean, Australia, 1974
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(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.
Lama and Yeshe Khadro, Australia, 1974
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(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.
Group photo, Australia, 1974
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(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.
Group photo, Australia, 1974
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(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.
Procession to Eudlo, 1974
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(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.
Puja at Eudlo, 1974
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(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.
Puja at Eudlo, 1974
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(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.
Puja at Eudlo, 1974
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(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.
Puja at Eudlo, 1974
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(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.
Puja at Eudlo, 1974
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(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.
Puja at Eudlo, 1974
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(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.
Lama, Auckland, 1974
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(15840_pr-3.psd) Lama Yeshe teaching at an early course in Auckland , New Zealand,1974. Ecie Hursthouse (donor)
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Lamas with students in New Zealand, 1974
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(07674_ng.JPG) A group photo with the lamas at an early course in New Zealand, 1974.
Lamas with students in New Zealand, 1974
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(15844_sl.TIF) A group photo with the lamas at an early course in New Zealand, 1974.
Fair Lawn New Jersey course, 1974
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(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.
Lama Yeshe returns to Kopan, 1974
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(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.
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Lama teaching, Kopan, 1974
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(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)
Lamas and sangha doing puja, Kopan, 1974
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(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.
Lamas and sangha doing puja, Kopan, 1974
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(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.
Lamas and sangha doing puja, Kopan, 1974
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(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.
Lama Yeshe performing a wedding, Kopan, 1974
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(15885_sl.psd) Lama Yeshe performing a wedding for John Morrison and Anne Ogburn in the meditation tent, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974.
Lama Zopa performing a wedding, Kopan, 1974
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(15886_sl.psd) Lama Zopa Rinpoche blesses Anne Ogburn during a wedding in the meditation tent, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974.
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 at Kopan, 1974
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(15842_pr.psd) Nick Ribush (with Harry Luke behind him), Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 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.
Nick during his public exam, Kopan, 1974
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(07650_pr-3.psd) Nick Ribush during his public exam, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974. Beatrice Ribush (donor)
Rinpoche teaching, Kopan, 1974
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(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.
Rinpoche teaching, Kopan, 1974
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(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.
Rinpoche teaching, Kopan, 1974
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(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.
Rinpoche teaching, Kopan, 1974
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(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)
Seventh Course, Kopan, 1974
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(15857_ng.tif) Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche in a group photo from the Seventh Meditation Course, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974.
7th Kopan Meditation Course, Fall, 1974
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(15843_pr.psd) Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche in a group photo from the Seventh Meditation Course, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974.
7th Kopan Meditation Course, Fall, 1974
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(15887_sl.tif) Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche in a group photo from the Seventh Meditation Course, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974.
7th Kopan Meditation Course, Fall, 1974
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(15888_sl.tif) Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche in a group photo from the Seventh Meditation Course, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1974.
IMI monks and nuns, Kopan 1974
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(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).
Lama Yeshe at Kopan, 1974
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(15172_pr.psd) Portrait of Lama Yeshe taken 1974, at Kopan Monastery, Nepal. Photo by Robbie Solick.
Tushita murals, 1974
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(19153_pr-3.tif) Murals on the veranda at Tushita Retreat Centre, Dharamsala, India, 1974.
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Lama with Louie-Bob, Indiana, 1974
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(05408_pr-3.psd) Lama Yeshe with Louie-Bob Wood, Indiana, 1974.
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Lamas, Auckland, 1974
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(07671_ng-3.psd) Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe, Auckland, 1974.
Lama with Bobik, Melbourne, 1974
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(10524_pr-3.tif) Lama Yeshe and Bobik in Beatrice Ribush's back yard, Melbourne, AU,1974. Photo by Dorian Ribush.
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Rinpoche, Fair Lawn, NJ, 1974
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(17223_ng-3.TIF) Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Fair Lawn, NJ, 1974. Marty Bleyer (photographer)
The lamas with Dr. C.T. Shen, New York, 1974
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(27348_pr-3.TIF) The lamas with Dr. C.T. Shen, New York, 1974.
Lama at Diamond Valley, 1974
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(36647_ng-3.jpg) Lama Yeshe at Diamond Valley course, 1974. Wendy Hobbs (photographer)
Lama and Jan Willis, Madison, 1974
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(38115_pr-3.jpg) Lama Yeshe and Jan Willis, Madison, WI, 1974. Jan Willis (donor)
Lama and Carol Fields, Berkeley, 1974
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(39279_pr-3.psd) Lama Yeshe and Carol Fields at her house in Berkeley, 1974. Photo by Judy Weitzner.
Walking from Diamond Valley to Eudlo land
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(39287_ng-3.TIF) Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche walking with students from Diamond Valley to Eudlo land, 1974. Wendy Hobbs (photographer)
Rinpoche, Indiana, 1974
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(35032_pr-3.psd) Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Indiana, 1974. Vicki Brown (photographer)
Lama and Gabe, Melbourne, 1974
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(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."
Lamas Arriving in Maroochydore, 1974
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(39284_ng-3.TIF) The Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche arriving at Maroochydore airport, Queensland, Australia, 1974. Wendy Hobbs (photographer)
IMI Sangha morning puja, 1974
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(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.
MEC monks at Lawudo, 1974
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(15868_sl.tif) 1974, Lawudo, Lawudo Retreat Centre, MEC students (Mount Everest Centre), Nepal, Solu Khumbu