Passages
martin bugter

Died – Martin Bugter

With deep sorrow, yet with gratitude for the moments we shared, we bid farewell to Martin Bugter, a friend and practitioner devoted to the teachings

Died – Zorik Dugarov

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

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 – Claudia Ambrosi

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 – Stoffelina Verdonk

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 – Sonja Burgmeier and Marcus Niederlechner

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.

Died – Michele Mastromauro

Died – Michele Mastromauro

It is with great sadness that we inform you that Michele Mastromauro, life partner of Elisa Copello, died in the morning of February 27 at the hospital