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
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.
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.