Passages

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 – Anna Lessana

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

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

Died – Zinnia Millicent Steinhauer

Died – Zinnia Millicent Steinhauer

On the night of the 29th-30th September, 2024, Zinnia Millicent Steinhauer, one of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu’s earliest students, died unexpectedly in Naples, Italy

Died – Nina Robinson

Died – Nina Robinson

It is with great sadness that we inform you that our dear sister Nina Robinson has left us. Today at 4:00 pm we will practice Shitro dedicated to her

Died – Liliya Vuchkova, Bulgaria

Died – Liliya Vuchkova, Bulgaria

We sadly inform you that on Saturday, 29. June, our Vajra Sister Liliya Vuchkova – Lily passed away. She was a student of Rinpoche for many years, who devotedly followed his teachings and supported many of us on the path.

Passing of Sebastián Troncoso

Passing of Sebastián Troncoso

It is with shock and sorrowful hearts that we announce the passing of Sebastián Troncoso, originally from Chile but resident with us here in London, U.K.