Passages

How Jim Valby Met Chögyal Namkhai Norbu and Other Memories

I arrived near Point Arena at Redwood’s OZ retreat site a day after the retreat had begun. In the upstairs kitchen I asked beautiful See-Joy: “Where is the Tibetan master?” She replied: “He is sitting down there at the picnic table.” I looked but couldn’t see a master because everybody was wearing ordinary clothes. About an hour later, Rinpoche sat down under a large tree surrounded by interested students. I had no expectations. He smiled & spoke. My experience: Primordial Buddha transmits primordial Dzogchen to us fortunate practitioners in this particular time & place.

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.