An Exchange with the Vidyadhara

About a year ago, I sent Robin this exchange, which took place during the Line of the Trungpas Seminar at Karme-Choling in 1975. [This seminar will be published as THE MISHAP LINEAGE later this year.] I had been editing this material and enjoyed the humor of the situation. It may be one of the few times that Robin DIDN'T know something! He didn't remember this occasion, but seemed delighted to be reminded of the interchange. It's a fond reminder for me of the humor he shared with so many, including his teacher, so I thought I would share it here.

Student: Could you say a little bit more about the Indian saint that Kunga Gyaltsen dreamed about?

Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche: Dombhipa? Can you say something, Robin? [Speaking to Robin Kornman]

Robin Kornman: Actually not. I don't know much about Dombhipa.

CTR: I'm sure you can. Get the microphone.

RK: I have to put my ignorance on tape?

CTR: Yes! [Laughter.]

RK: Karme-Choling, December 23, 1975. I don't remember anything about Dombhipa. [Laughter.]

-Carolyn Gimian, Halifax, 6 August 2007