John Bidleman, a long time member of the Dzogchen Community, passed away on September 24, 2025 in Northern California.
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 – 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 – Christopher Dye
Christopher Dye passed away peacefully and surrounded with love on Saturday, January 11th, 2025.
Died – Caterina Cardinale
It is with immense sorrow that we inform you that last night, Tuesday 10 December around 11:00 p.m., our Vajra Sister Caterina Cardinale passed away
Married – Michal Marcinov and Viktoria Jelinkova at Dzamling Gar
Michal Marcinov and Viktoria Jelinkova were married in the Moon Garden at Dzamling Gar on November 27,2024.
Died – Remembering Dodo – Dorothee von Greiff
Dorothee von Greiff, known by the name: Dodo, died on the September 17, 2024 in Argentina.
Born – Caelen Nikolai Parker in Colorado, USA
Caelen Nikolai Parker was born on July 26th to Aric and Leela Parker.
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
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
Born – Victoria Isabella Barreto in Argentina
Victoria Isabella Barreto Schenone was born to Silvina and Daniel Barreto on August 22, 2024.
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.