Album of historical photographs

Discover a visual journey through Thomas Budge's autobiography, 'It Is What It Is — Grace through Acceptance'. Explore the struggles and triumphs of one young man's quest for meaning.

This album of photographic images dates back to the time Thomas Budge wrote about in his autobiography, It Is What It Is — Grace through acceptance, bringing richness and life to the true account of one young man's struggle to find meaning in the face of incredible prejudice and hardships.

The South African Defense Force Detention Barracks

Voortrekkerhoogte 17th July 2001 Google Map
Voortrekkerhoogte
17th July 2001
Google Map
Detention Barracks 2nd August 2002 Google Map
Detention Barracks
2nd August 2002
Google Map

Military Personnel at the Detention Barracks

Captain NJ Nel, Superintendent Detention Barracks
Captain NJ Nel
Superintendent Detention Barracks
Photo from Folio 40b
Sergeant Vermaak, Detention Barracks
Sergeant Vermaak
Detention Barracks
Photo from Folio 40c
Sergeant-major NJA Delport, Detention Barracks
Sergeant-major NJA Delport
Detention Barracks
Photo from Folio 40c

Detention Barracks Interiors

Detention Barracks, Voortrekkerhoogte
Access Road & Fence
The Detention Barracks
Photo from Folio 37c
Cellblock Interior, Detention Barracks, Voortrekkerhoogte
Cellblock Interior
Detention Barracks
Photo from Folio 37b
Cell Interior, Detention Barracks, Voortrekkerhoogte
Cell Interior
Detention Barracks
Photo from Folio 37a

Key Role Players

Dr. Aubrey Levin, photo credit: Beeld
Dr. Aubrey Levin, former SADF
Psychiatrist, Military Hospital
Photo: Beeld
Israel (Issy) Aaron Maisels
Israel (Issy) Aaron Maisels QC
(1905 to 1994)
Photo: The Maizels Group
Thomas W E Budge
Thomas Budge, 14 April 1973
16 days after my release
Photo from Folio 96
Erith George Budge
My father
Erith George Budge
(1920 to 2000)
Erith George Budge
My last photograph with dad
Erith George Budge
circa: 1999
Johann van den Berg, New Zealand
Johann van den Berg
New Zealand
March 2007
Ram Dass
Mark Lotter
Johannesburg
Maharaj-ji, Neem Karoli Baba
Maharaj-ji, Neem Karoli Baba
Photo: source unknown
My favourite Ram Dass photograph
My favourite Ram Dass photograph
Photo: source unknown

Ram Dass Retreat March 2007

Ram Dass
Ram Dass
Photo: www.ramdass.org
Hawai'ian Islands, Google Map
Hawai'ian Islands
Google Map
Maui, Hawaii, Google Map
Maui, Hawaii
Places of Interest
Google Map
Pacific Wings Flight from Honolulu to Hana
Pacific Wings Flight
from Honolulu to Hana
March 2007
Pacific Wings Flight from Honolulu to Hana
Pacific Wings Flight
from Honolulu to Hana
March 2007
Kahului from the air
Overflying Kahului Airport
from Honolulu to Hana
March 2007
Hana Airport, Mau
Stranded
Hana Airport, Maui
March 2007
Aircraft at Hana Airport, Maui
Pacific Wings Aircraft
at Hana Airport, Maui
March 2007
Jerome, Hana Airport, Maui
Jerome sitting on the bench
at Hana Airport, Maui
March 2007
Jerome's Guest House, Hana, Maui
Jerome's Guest House
Hana, Maui
March 2007
Ram Dass, Maui Retreat, March 2007
Ram Dass and Deepak Chopra
Maui Retreat, March 2007
Photo: source unknown
Attendees Ram Dass Retreat, Maui Retreat, March 2007
Some Attendees
Maui Retreat, March 2007
Photo: source unknown
Ram Dass in conversation with Deepak Chopra, March 2007
Ram Dass and Deepak Chopra
Maui Retreat, March 2007
Photo: source unknown
Evening Chanting, March 2007
Evening Chanting (notice the orbs)
Maui Retreat, March 2007
Photo: source unknown
Ram Dass, Maui Retreat, March 2007
Thomas Budge with attendees at
Maui Retreat, March 2007
Photo: source unknown

Ram Dass House Visit September 2010

Ram Dass House Neighbourhood
Ram Dass House Neighbourhood
Maui, Hawaii
Google Map
Preparing to meet Ram Dass, Waikiki, September 2010
Preparing to meet Ram Dass
Waikiki, Hawaii
September 2010
Ram Dass House, Maui, September 2010
The Chrysler Sebring convertible
Ram Dass House Maui
September 2010
Swimming with Dassi Ma, September 2010
Swimming with Dassi Ma
Twin Falls Farmstand
September 2010
Off to the Beach, Maui, September 2010
Maui, September 2010
Kahului Highway, Maui
September 2010
Me, Ori, Ram Dass, Mike, Kamaole Beach, September 2010
Me, Ori, Ram Dass, Mike
Kamaole Beach, Maui
September 2010
Ram Dass on the Beach Cart, Kamaole Beach, Maui, September 2010
Ram Dass on the Beach Cart
Kamaole Beach, Maui
September 2010
Ram Dass and Thomas W E Budge, September 2010
Me and Ram Dass
Kamaole Beach, Maui
September 2010
Ram Dass, Thomas W E Budge and Dassi Ma, September 2010
Me, Ram Dass and Dassi Ma
Lunch at Kamaole Beach, Maui
September 2010
Ram Dass and Thomas W E Budge, September 2010
Ram Dass and me in conversation
Ram Dass House Maui
September 2010
Kamaole Beach, Google Map
Swimming with Ram Dass
Kamaole Beach, Maui, Hawaii
Google Map

Ram Dass House Visit June 2012

Draft Manuscript, It Is What It Is
Draft Manuscript, It Is What It Is
Waikiki, Hawaii
June 2012
Maharaji-ji Shrine, Ram Dass House, Maui, June 2012
Maharaji-ji Shrine
Ram Dass House, Maui
June 2012
My room, Ram Dass House, Maui, June 2012
My room
Ram Dass House, Maui
June 2012
Breakfast on the Deck, Ram Dass House, Maui, June 2012
Breakfast on the Deck
Ram Dass House, Maui
June 2012
Ram Dass with Manuscript, Ram Dass House, Maui, June 2012
Ram Dass receiving It Is What It Is
Ram Dass House, Maui
June 2012
Ken, Ram Dass House, Maui, June 2012
Ken
Ram Dass House, Maui
June 2012
Preparing for a Skype Conference, Ram Dass House, Maui, June 2012
Ram Dass and Thomas Budge
Ram Dass House, Maui
June 2012
Ram Dass with Manuscript, Ram Dass House, Maui, June 2012
Preparing for a Skype Conference
Ram Dass House, Maui
June 2012
Lunch Party at Pita Paradise, Maui, June 2012
Lunch Party at Pita Paradise, Maui
June 2012
Yvonne, Me, Ram Dass and Mike, Pita Paradise, Maui, June 2012
Yvonne, Me, Ram Dass and Mike
Pita Paradise, Maui
June 2012
Preparing for TV Interview, Ram Dass House, Maui, June 2012
Preparing for TV Interview
Ram Dass House, Maui
June 2012
Rameshwa Dass and Dassi Ma, Ram Dass House, Maui, June 2012
Rameshwa Dass and Dassi Ma
Ram Dass House, Maui, June 2012
June 2012
Nodding off, Ram Dass House, Maui, June 2012
Baba nodding off
Ram Dass House, Maui
June 2012
Taking a break, Ram Dass House, Maui, June 2012
Taking a break
Ram Dass House, Maui
June 2012
Ram Dass's Puja Table, Ram Dass House, Maui, June 2012
Ram Dass's Puja Table
Ram Dass House, Maui, June 2012
June 2012



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