We would like to share the joy of Svitlana Chakova and Igor Pinigin, whose son Leo was born on September 5, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Merigar West Weekly Program 31 October-6 November
On Wednesday Shitro practice at the Cinerarium at 4pm, webcast Tara practice in the Gönpa at 5pm. On Thursday at 5pm webcast Ganapuja on Padmasambhava Day
Merigar West Weekly Program 24-30 October
Tuesday 25 at 17:30 short New Moon Ganapuja with the Invocation of Samanthabadra. On Friday 28 Instructions on the Bardo sealed with the HŪṂ retreat begins
Died – Aloka Pascual
Although her body reached the maximum weakness and cancer managed to expand, she remained calm, present, brave and loving. For all of us, who were close to her during this long period of illness, she has become a great example of a good practitioner. Many of us talk about her as Dakini Aloka.
Spanish Translators and Tech Support Wanted!
We have an already established Spanish language version of melong.online, the website of The Mirror, called El Espejo. The Mirror currently has a Russian version, Zerkalo (ru.melong.online) and an in the works Italian version.
Namdrolling Singapore New Gakyil
After receiving confirmation from our beloved Master, we are pleased to announce the new Gakyil of Namdrolling for the period Aug 2016 – July 2017
Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Visits Slovakia
After teaching in the Czech Republic, Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche visited Wangdenling, the seat of the Slovak Community, before giving teachings in Bratislava
Died – Micaela Landoni
Our Vajra Sister Micaela Landoni from Como, Italy recently passed away after a short illness. Micaela was a long standing member of Merigar West. Her husband, Mimmo, made this final post on her Facebook page as a tribute to her.
Passages – Died – Jim Raschick
Jim Raschick Died on September 14, 2016 on the Big Island of Hawaii. May his journey continue to be luminous.
Dödjungling Performs at “Faiths in Tune”
The Dzogchen Community of Berlin Dödjungling performs Khaita and Vajra Dances at Berlin’s first inter-religious Music Festival “Faiths in Tune” in July
Zerkalo 132 Available for Downloading
The new PDF-issue of Zerkalo 132 (the Russian version of The Mirror) is now available for free downloading for Dzogchen Community members from dzogchen.net
Passages – Died Jaroslav Rudolf Majer
Jaroslav Rudolf Majer, “Jaro” to his many friends from all races and creeds and from all walks of life, passed away in Brooklyn on September 10, 2016.