A Shambhala Archives' Photography Exhibit.
The Shambhala Archives is pleased to present a selection of some of the 25,000 photographs in our holdings. The current exhibit presents images of His Holiness Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa in recognition of the anniversary of his death on November 6th, 1981. It is also in commemoration of His Holiness's first visit to North America, during which he traveled extensively throughout America and Canada. During this visit to the west, His Holiness proclaimed Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche "Varja Holder and Possessor of the Ultimate Lineage Victory banner of the Practicing lineage Teachings and the Karma Kagyu." Thus Trungpa Rinpoche's title became Vajracarya the Venerable Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. He also changed the name of a residential retreat center in Vermont from "Tail of the Tiger" to its current name:"Karme Choling".
We have approximated 4,500 photos related to His Holiness' three visits to North America. What follows is a very brief look at this collection. Many of the following photos are from areas of this collection for which we have relatively little information. If you recognize anything about these photos, including their photographers, we would be happy to add it to the information we have on them. Our last two photo exhibits revealed a number of photographer's identities, previously unknown. We are also very glad to receive your suggestions for future exhibit topics.
You are always welcome to write to
us with comments or questions.
Past photographic exhibits can be viewed here.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|