Volodymyr Gres, 31.12.2023 died in Kyiv, Ukraine. He was a student of Rinpoche from the first retreat in Crimea with Rinpoche in 2005.
Passages
Died – Jacqueline Gens
Dear Vajra Brothers and Sisters, we are once again facing the loss and bardo transition of a cherished community member, Jacqueline Gens.
Died – Aldas Rewalsar (Mohan)
With deep sadness we share that our dear Mohan past away on the night of December 8, 2023 in Tenerife. Mohan was a kind soul with a huge devotion and respect to Rinpoche.
Died – Ludmila Saarinen (Sokolova)
Dear all, last Sunday our vajra sister Ludmila Saarinen (Sokolova) passed away because of cancer. She was very kind and helpful person. Please include her in your practice.
Married – Laurie Richards and David Hayes
Laurie Richards and David Hayes were married on September 18, 2021 in Heath, Massachusetts
Died – Martin Landsman, Netherlands
Our vajra brother Martin Landsman, died Saturday night, October 24th, 2021, at 0:05 am in Groningen, Netherlands.
Married – Marco Baseggio and Alessandra Fornero in Venice, Italy
Marco and Alessandra were married on August 23, 2021 in Venice, in the Town Hall, which overlooks the famous Grand Canal.
Died – Luciana Di Matteo
We sadly announce that Luciana Di Matteo passed away in Italy at 4.25 in the morning of October 19.
Tuula Saarikoski’s Obituary
Tuula Saarikoski, our vajra sister for four decades, passed away in Helsinki, Finland, on July 15th 2021 at the age of 84 years.
Died – Anne Gostelow
Anne Gostelow was a practitioner from way back. I shared a cabin with her at a retreat at Chenrezig Institute in 1976....
Married – Zoe Sued and Pierre Madic
Zoe Sued married Pierre Madic on September 25, 2021 in Bordeaux, France
Died – John Nickson
“John was a seeker of truth all his life. He trained as a TM teacher in the early 1970’s, studied for a Theology degree at London University, and particularly studied Buddhist teachings. In the 1990’s, I believe, he showed me a copy of Namkhai Norbu’s The Self Perfected State,and began to follow his teachings.” Claire Nickson