A Tribute to Greg Whiteside
Dear Friends It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of our dear friend Greg Whiteside who passed away today after a short illness.
Greg was the principal of Rangjung Yeshe Shedra in Nepal and
transformed it from a small volunteer based organisation into the internationally renowned Institute we have today. Greg tirelessly served Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche helping to fulfil a vast number of
Rinpoche´s projects and assist all our sangha around the world for many years.
Greg was great man with many fine qualities; kindness, thoughtfulness, appreciation, patience and diligence, which he put into action without partiality. He was a perfect representative of our sangha embodying all we would hope to be. Greg showed by example how service is practice and, when joined with true devotion, has remarkable results.
It was clear to all that Greg loved his family from the bottom of his heart. Anne, Alex and JoJo have a special place in our hearts and we hope that at this time of great loss, they take comfort in their memories and love, and rejoice in their precious time together with such a special human being.
May Greg act as an inspiration for us all and may his legacy for the pursuit of harmony be practised and fulfilled.
To benefit Greg, Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche has advised:
“Whatever practice you are doing, also dedicate the merit to Greg. The sangha should also recite the Sangchö Mönlam (King of Aspiration Prayers) and the Künsang Mönlam (Dzogchen Samantabhadra Aspiration Prayer).”
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We are therefore overjoyed that Rinpoche has agreed to visit Gomde Lindholme Hall in 2018
a most precious blessing.
We will update you on Rinpoche´s 2018 seminar as soon as information is available.
Temple and Courtyard building project is now underway!
The major works for the coach renovation are progressing well. Our aim is to have the building ready for April and our annual retreat with Lama Tenzin Sangpo so that everyone is cosy and comfortable. The clock is ticking! Only a couple of weeks to go! Can YOU help? More information
New Options for Retreatants and Serious Practitioners
From March we will be using the Hall exclusively for retreatants and long term practioners. Would you like to spend more time practising in a comfortable, supported environment? This may be just what you are looking for. More information
2018 Programme now available. Highlights below. More information
Lama Oser - provisional prgramme 2018
Teachings and retreats including a series of teachings based on Shantideva´s The Way of the Bodhisattva and a week long Green Tara 4 Mandalas Sadhana as practiced in the Tara Triple Excellence programme. More information
Weekly meditation and study group 7-9pm Tuesday evenings. The first meditation Group of 2018 will take place on Tuesday 27 February. ALL WELCOME!
Any queries please contact national@gomde.org.uk
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