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Friday, June 13, 2014

Shamar Rinpoche in Thugdam state

FUNERAL TO BE HELD IN ASIA, DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
GANGTOK, 12 June: The 14th Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche, who passed away on Wednesday morning in Germany, is currently in the meditative Thugdam state, his official website informs.
Shamar Rinpoche, his administration informs, died of a cardiac arrest in Germany. He was 62 years old. He had recently completed several days of teachings at his main European seat in Renchen-Ulm, Germany, it is learnt.
At approximately 7:30 a.m. (Central European Time), he experienced a heart attack and although emergency medical services were immediately summoned, nothing could be done, it is further detailed.
“Shamar Rinpoche’s unexpected death leaves thousands of his disciples in Asia and the Western world greatly saddened and in a profound state of shock. He touched the lives of countless numbers of people. His accomplishments as a spiritual leader will benefit sentient beings for years to come,” his office further conveys.

It has further been announced that his funeral will take place in Asia, the details of which will be announced shortly.

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