Always at the center of controversy, T. Lobsang Rampa initially came to the attention of the public in the 1950's. THE THIRD EYE received wide acclaim by a public that was just beginning to awaken to diverse forms of spirituality. WHAT MADE RAMPA DIFFERENT from other "teachers," is he did not push any of his experiences down the throats of others, but in a simple, humble fashion, told of a more peaceful, serene life style which had come to him after years of hardship in his homeland.