Passages

Died – John Bidleman on September 24, 2025

John Bidleman, a long time member of the Dzogchen Community, passed away on September 24, 2025 in Northern California.

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 – 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.