The night of Sunday March 8, 2026, our Vajra sister Donatella Ciardulli passed away in Rome, Italy after a long illness.
Passages
Died – Mariachiara Rossello
On January 19, 2026, at 8:35 p.m., Mariachiara Rossello, our sister of Vajra, peacefully left this world at the age of 89.
In Memory of Paolino, “the Nepalese”
“Paolino” Perrella was a historical figure of our Community. Among the first students of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, he arrived at the Subiaco retreat in 1976
Died – John Bidleman on September 24, 2025
John Bidleman, a long time member of the Dzogchen Community, passed away on September 24, 2025 in Northern California.
Died – Sergey Kiryanov
On September 5th, 2025, in Kharkiv, due to complications from illness, our friend and Vajra brother Sergey Kiryanov (June 3, 1973 – September 5, 2025) passed away.
Died – Jean-François Ayme
The Dejamling Dzogchen Community (France) regrets to inform you that our Vajra brother, Jean-François Ayme, passed away on Monday morning, August 25
Died – Catriona Mundle
Our dear Vajra sister Catriona Mundle passed away on July 31st at 19:44pm in Bristol, UK. She was a member of the Community since the early days
Died – Anna Lessana
Our dear Vajra sister Anna Lessana left the earthly dimension at the age of 95, in the early hours of 29 July, 2025, lovingly cared for by the practitioners of Gyamtsholing, Venice, Italy.
Died – Igor Pushkarev
Our dear Vajra Brother Igor Pushkarev passed away taking his last breath with the sound of A and followed by the Song of Vajra sung by his Vajra Family on July 19th at 13:25 at Hospital Sur, Tenerife
Born – Luna Mandarava Espinola Mendel
Luna Mandarava Espinola Mendel who was born on June 18, 2025 in Morelia, Mexico
Died – Martin Bugter
With deep sorrow, yet with gratitude for the moments we shared, we bid farewell to Martin Bugter, a friend and practitioner devoted to the teachings
Passages: Remembering Nina Robinson
Recalling Nina’s dedication to the Mandarava practice, we remember her in these days that the Mandarava retreat is taking place at Dzamling Gar.