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
Passages
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
Married – Peter Makela and Ugyen Tshomo
Peter Makela and Ugyen Tshomo were married by H.E. Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche in the sacred land of Bumthang, Bhutan in Konchogsum Lhakhang on 3/12/24
Born – Anand Arturo Sanders
Anand Arturo Sanders, born 16-12-2023 in Montepulciano, Italy
Died – Dan Toganel, Romania
As some of you might already know, we recently found out about the loss of one of our Romanian Vajra brother, Dan Toganel.
Died – Zorik Dugarov
We sadly announce the passing of Zorik Dugarov, a well known Community member, practitioner and thangka painter from Buryatia.
Died – Federico Ballarin
We sadly announce that our Vajra Brother, Federico Ballarin, has just passed away. We will remember him on February 27, in the Shitro for the 3rd day
Died – Doboom Tulku Rinpoche
It is with great sadness we inform you of the loss of H.E. Doboom Rinpoche, a great Scholar, Practitioner, and Innovator.
Died – Anna Eid
Early in the morning of Tuesday, 23 January, 2024, our dear Anna Eid passed away peacefully in the Amiata area close to Merigar.
Died – Elisa Gonzalez
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Vajra sister, Elisa Gonzalez who left her body peacefully in San Antonio, TX on January 9, 2024 at 7:55 am surrounded by friends and family.
Died – Volodymyr Gres, Kyiv, Ukraine
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.