Passages

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 – 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.

Died – Mani Hahn

Died – Mani Hahn

On January 20, 2023, at 12 noon, Mani Hahn passed away in Pattaya/Thailand. He was a long-time disciple of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu.

Died – Craig Fiels

Died – Craig Fiels

“I am heartbroken to let you know that Craig Fiels my beloved life partner crossed the rainbow bridge on December 20th 2022 from complications of an aggressive bacterial pneumonia and valley fever.” Marta Macbeth

Died – Chimey Lee

Died – Chimey Lee

On Monday January 9, our vajra sister Chimey Lee passed away at home in Berkeley, California. She was an active Dzogchen Community member at Dondrubling, regularly attending Ganapuja and other group practices. 

Died – Diana Sullivan

Died – Diana Sullivan

Diana and Michael Sullivan are long time practitioners from the Tsegyalgar East Dzogchen Community. Diana died on January 5th, 2023. Please keep her in your practice.

Born – Leo Pinigin

Born – Leo Pinigin

We would like to share the joy of Svitlana Chakova and Igor Pinigin, whose son Leo was born on September 5, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine.