Peter Makela and Ugyen Tshomo were married by H.E. Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche in the sacred land of Bumthang, Bhutan in Konchogsum Lhakhang on 3/12/24
Passages
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 – Annette Facer from New Zealand
We have sad news. Our dear friend and long time practitioner, Annette Facer, died around midnight on Friday 30th September.
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.