Dear Noble Sangha,

Denise passed beautifully today [Sept 3, 2008] at about 3:30 pm Mountain time. We were with her and followed all the instructions in supporting her. She died like the buddha in the lion pose. Denise passed gently, clearly consciously letting go in some way. Her circulation was still strong. The hospice nurse had seen her an hour earlier remarking on how strong her heart and circulation was and how normal her pulse was. I was up all night guiding Denise. No doubt she is resting in the nature, the Dharmakaya, inseparable from her root guru, Trungpa Rinpoche. It is especially important for all of her family, friends and sangha to have confidence in this at this time.

Love and blessing to you all. Please hold Denise and Trungpa Rinpoche inseparably in your hearts. We are all practicing her with Denise. Denise's sukhavati will be at the Boulder Shambhala Center Saturday evening, and her cremation at SMC on Sunday.

Love,
Fleet