1973: Leeds, Yorkshire, UK. Another interesting question is: how many FFLifers were given their mantra by MMY himself? (Not me.)
I wonder if people were more likely to continue TM if they were initiated by MMY. Not in the early days when he was an unknown (and perhaps he was giving out the meditation for free or a voluntary contribution?). But after he became a celebrity he had that wow factor which no doubt encouraged "devotees".