On January 19, 2026, at 8:35 p.m., Mariachiara Rossello, our sister of Vajra, peacefully left this world at the age of 89.
A devoted disciple of our beloved Master Namkai Norbu since the 1980s, she dedicated her life to spiritual quest, walking with dedication, silence, and deep faith on the path of Dharma.
With great generosity, she gave Turin a precious place, a living space for practice and meeting, where Dzogchen has been able to flourish and will continue to do so.
Her example, her presence, and her service will remain forever in our hearts.
We are deeply and infinitely grateful to her.
Tobdenling, Turin, Italy.
Mariachiara enjoyed writing poetry, and we have chosen one of her poems to share with you.
Life has a story for each of us
that dissolves shadows and sharpens the contours.
Beyond the mystery, in a clear blue sky
the journey is completed like a sweet return.
Death covers us with grass and dust
and speaks with the sound of falling rain
then a vapor rises that the earth does not absorb
a light cloud that rises toward the sun.
Silence has fallen among the flowering bushes
and the carved name already has a distant sound
the wanderer heard it, almost at the border
with a sad smile, he turned to look back.
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