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.
Passages
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.
Died – Jarek Krzyżowski
On the morning of the 4th of September, our dear vajra brother and dear friend Jarek Krzyżowski suddenly passed away.
Died – Claudia Ambrosi
On the night of Tuesday August 16th our dear Vajra sister Claudia Ambrosi, from Venice, Italy, left this dimension after a long illness.
Died – Gustavo Aviles
On August 12, 2022 at 11am local time, our Vajra Brother Gustavo Aviles passed away in Venezuela.
Died – Stoffelina Verdonk
We are deeply sorry to share with you some very sad news about our dear Vajra Dance, Khaita and SMS instructor, Stoffelina Verdonk, and her sister, Janna.
Died – Delma Miralles, Tashigar North
Our dear Vajra sister Delma Miralles, passed away on Saturday at 11:20 pm, we ask you to keep her present at the practices.
Died – Roxana Sciacca
Our Vajra Sister Roxana Sciacca has started a new journey on Thursday June 16th at 10:40 am. The Dzogchen Community feels a deep love for Roxi. She will be missed by us all.
Died – Sonja Burgmeier and Marcus Niederlechner
After a long chronic illness, Sonja Burgmeier – one of Rinpoche’s first students – passed away on Monday 13 June 2022. Her former partner Marcus Niederlechner – also a student of our master – passed away on 27 April this year.
In Memory of Galya Khasyanova and Kolya Olshevskiy
In May, Sangyeling (Dzogchen Community of St. Petersburg, Russia) lost two of its members – Kolya Olshevskiy and Galya Khasyanova. The Gakyil wrote some words in memory of the deceased.
Died – Jacek Szymkiewicz “Budyń”
On April 11th, just after an evening online Ganapuja, our Vajra Brother Jacek Szymkiewicz “Budyń” suddenly died. Jacek practiced the Dharma for many years.