Los Angeles, 1977

Vietnamese Buddhist Life in Exile


The following list describes the images of Vietnamese Buddhist life in exile that are included in the archive:

(Color and black & white)

- Vietnamese Buddhist Temple, Los Angeles
      A-Di-Da Temple (small nuns temple adjacent to main temple)
      Ven. Dr. Thich Man Giac, with birds, leading parade
      Portraits of nuns & monks, children monks, lay people
      Daily life of temple members
      Memorial services in the temple and in homes
      Ceremonies, parades
      Retreats for lay people with chanting, meditation, prostration, meals
      Weddings in the temple, in homes, and receptions
      Tet (New Year) celebrations
      Visits of H.H. the Dalai Lama, '79 & '84
      Buddhist youth group, games, performances, camping, ceremonies
      Thich Thien-An's death, funeral
      Visit of Gary Snyder
- International Buddhist Meditation Center, L.A.
      Ven. Thich Thien-An, portraits
      Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh' visit
      Ven. Karuna Dharma, portrait
      Buddha's Birthday ceremony and parade
      "Great Ordination" ceremonies
      Meditation retreats with Thich Thien-An and Shinzen Young
      Visit of H.H. Karmapa, '78
      Visit of John Blofeld
      Thich Nhat Hanh, leading a meditation retreat, Malibu, California