Recollections
|January 01, 1971
Pith instructions, history and revelations, early and later, between Lady Rich, the Vajra Regent and the Vidyadhara.
Recollection
On the Porch
Pith instruction from the Vidyadhara
Distance
Another early encounter with the Vidyadhara at his arrival reception
The Clock
Hosting the Vidyadhara overnight at their house in Kirby, Vt
First Teaching
Lady Rich's account of the first time she received teaching form the Vidyadhara, before actually meeting him.
First Meeting
First meeting the Vidyadhara in person.
Second Meeting
At a dinner with Narayana, the Vidyadhara and her then teacher, Charles Berner
Decorum
A description of getting used to and appreciating the decorum in our Shambhala world, and a lapse which taught.
Early Days
A description of being with the Vidyadhara in the farmhouse at Karmê Chöling and an interruption during a meeting
Shambhala Wedding
A vivid manifestation of our world at the wedding of Shibata Sensei and Marcia, with the Dorje Dradul's wry comment.
Leaning in, a qualities game
A game played with the Vidyadhara, Lady Rich, the Vajra Regent and dinner guests, and the particular turn that evening.
A Realization
Preparing for His Holiness' first visit in 1974, her role and realization.
When the Guru Laughs
A domestic event conveyed to the Vidyadhara.
Accepting the Request
Lady Rich's experience after the Narayana accepted the Vidyadhara's proposal to him to become his dharma heir.
Not a Race
A recollection of the first group doing ngondro and the Vidyadhara's correction.
Panic and two solutions
A practice obstacle, advice from both the Vajra Regent and the Vidyadhara, and a discussion of how our practice was initially presented and codified without losing the original basis
Pearl
A precious instruction
Terma
Details of his receiving the title of the Golden Key and how hthe Vidyadhara's termas arrived.
Minister
A contemplation and appreciation of the Vajra Regent's role in helping the sangha, and a poem, "Wasting TIme" read and commented on
Minister for Weddings
A recollection of the Vajra Regent's role in that ceremony in particular
Marriage and Joining the Family
The Vidyadhara's love for the Vajra Regent, their marriage ceremony performed by him, being embraced by the Vajra Regent's family in New Jersey on first meeting them, the Vidyadhara's joining with that and a reflection on the Vajra Regent's childhood
Couples Therapy
An after talk discussion of psychotherapy and and a Mukpo family member discussion by the Vajradhatu Board
Stay at Home
A recollection of early life at the court and a lesson
Peas in a Pod
A recollection based on a photo taken on the Japan pilgrimage, thought to be taken by Alan Rabold
A hard one and charming immigration
In an airplane with the Vajra Regent shortly after the Vidyadhara's parinirvana, the shock suddenly, the Vajra Regent's remark, and a subsequent immigration interview, with additional comments
Quality and Intellect
A recollection of the Vajra Regent's discrimination and ability to "set one straight"
Photograph
Portait
Children