Thank you one and all for having prayer and recitation with us. While we are grieving dear Ani’s loss, the comfort of your presence is strong.
We are greatly sorry to lose her. But hers was a noble life, with merit, Bodhicitta and unbroken Samaya. We honor her.
Venerable Ani Palchen was a woman of faith and virtue. She never had a mean word to say. She made people feel welcome and loved.
I loved her. We all did. Do. While our hearts are heavy we rejoice that her Sangha, her Lineage, her family, and her Guru were there.
Not all will die a noble, auspicious death free of suffering. Not all will instantly be reborn in Dewachen. Not all are so loved.
She will be cremated in full robes, adorned with incense and flowers. The pure smoke will please the Buddhas, as did she.
Many have failed their ordination. Have lost their path. Not Venerable Ani, who honored Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha as well as her Tsawei Lama.
Therefore she did not die an ordinary death, as promised. And now remains in the Pureland Dewachen.
We pray for her swift rebirth; that she find Dharma quickly in that life. And lead others to liberation. I myself will look for her.
Dearest Jetsunma, Thank you for this post. Although I never had the privilege of knowing Ani Palchen, I am honored by her life, love and compassion. My prayers will continue.
Thank you for teaching us not only how to live, but how to die, dearest Jetsunma. Ani followed in your footsteps in her practice and the blessings envelope her always.
Thank you so much, Dearest Jetsunma, for giving new and far away students such as me the privilege to pray for Ani Palchen, your loyal and faithful student to the end. May we all follow in her footsteps. May we all, always, be looked after by you.
Thank you so much Jetsunma. Ani remains an inspiration on how to live an ordained life. She was a mentor to me alive, and she is a mentor to me in her death.