Lama Chopel - December 19, 2008 - Kathmandu Nepal: Lama Chopel, of Bhoudha, Kathmandu, was the devoted student of the tenth Palden Pawo Rinpoche, heart son of the Karmapa. After Rinpoche's death in 1991, Lama Chopel kept his monastery in Bhouda, Nehkang Choling, going, holding it in hope of the return of His incarnation, the 11th Pawo Rinpoche, who was held under house arrest in Tibet. He worked tirelessly for Pawo Rinpoche's return up until his death, exemplifying a singleminded devotion to his teacher. Lama Chopel was born in Tibet and escaped to Bhutan during the diaspora. He was a generous, selfless and kind friend to us; we ask that you hold him in your practice.

David McClanahan - December 17, 2008 - seattle wa usa: David was in recovery and had been for quite some time. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hiker. I don't know why he took his life but I pray that he finds peace.

Robert Mantero - December 14, 2008 - Paris, France: Robert Mantero was my godfather. He was the man who convinced my mother not to practice an abortion when she was pregnant of me. He was generous and ample in his vision of life. He had an immense respect and understanding for everyone in all of their choice. He was always curious, understanding and compassionate for everyone. He has been helping a lot of people throughout his life, his family, friends and strangers; people coming out of prison. He has been for me a lifelong support, blindly giving his love, trust and support.

James Howze Juniel - December 10, 2008 - Trinity, Texas: Brother of Konchog Jatson Dolkar, member of Ratnashri Sangha of Tampa Bay, Florida, USA.

John McNinch - November 26, 2008 - : Sorry to have to say that our vajra brother, John McNinch, passed away this past Wednesday, Nov. 26th. I do not have much information about the cause of death, except that John became dizzy and fell down a flight of stairs and hit his head. The autopsy results may give further insight, but that will take a couple weeks. His parents are having a service of some kind on Monday, and his body will be cremated, as was his wish.

Gerhard Brand - January 06, 2005 - : Gerhard was a scholar of literature and the arts, and had a gentle sense of humor. His surviving wife is Ann, ex-CEO of Eastside Mental Health/Mentor Health Northwest. His surviving daughter Madeline can be heard on NPR radio.

Khenpo Jigme Phuntsog Rinpoche - January 06, 2004 - Chengdu, China (in hospital): From Kilung Jigme Rinpoche: They are bringing his body to his Gonpa or GAR. So I think it's nice to do some prayers for him for all his kindness and benefit to beings, and for the new yangtse [reincarnation] to benefit sentient beings. Practictioners can do some Vajrasattva or Seven Line Prayers; Shitro as well for those knowing this practice.

Sonam Nyima - January 07, 2007 - Xining, China: Sonam Nyima was the nephew of Kilung Rinpoche, and son of Rinpoche's oldest brother. He was a monk who had completed a three-year retreat with Achuk Rinpoche. A great practitioner, and planning to go further, he had spent the last couple of years helping his parents. Rinpoche recommends that practitioners dedicate the merits of all of his practice to all sentient beings in your practice for him. Rinpoche appreciates any prayers for Soman Nyima and his family.

Scott Patrick Sullivan - January 11, 2005 - Seattle: I remember when he was born, my best friend's baby brother. Now, as an incapacitating and degenerative illness brought his life to an end, my friend drove up from Olympia 3 days a week for over a year, to lovingly attend him at a nursing home where he received excellent care. She tells me his death was very peaceful and full of blessing. The people who needed most to be there, and whom he needed to be there, were able to come, be present and say goodbye. This included his mother, his wife & 3 children, and his Catholic priest. May everyone be able to die with such love around them.

test - January 12, 2007 - : testing the logging stuff

Ben J - January 13, 2002 - :