On Thursday 28 January around 16.30 Dharmavidya was rushed to the hospital in St. Amand Montrond, France. He had been experiencing difficulty breathing earlier in the week and it has now been confirmed that he has four large blood clots in his lungs.
He has begun treatment and will most likely be in hospital for a while. It is still uncertain if he will respond well to the treatment but I will report on any further developments.
As he is unable to access his emails or do anything except rest and follow the treatment programme all his engagements in the near future have been cancelled.
Namo Amida Bu,
Susthama Kim
Dharmavidya's jissha
The Brazier family coat of arms shield has three rings argent on a red shield divided by a gold band. Above is a dove of peace. The three books represent prose, poetry and scripture and below the Greek motto says "Labours of love bring peace", the whole design is flanked by the goddesses of peace, Eirene, and love, Aphrodite, the former carrying the infant of prosperity, Ploutos. The dove links the two goddesses as the dove is the symbol of peace (Eirene) and also the bird most closely associated with Aphrodite and the cooing of lovers.
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Gaxtelugatxe 29th May 2012
- This is a spectacular bay with a spiritual atmosphere. It has probably been a sacred spot since pre-Christian times. At the western end of the bay is a peninsula with a causeway ascent to a small church dedicated to John the Baptist. In the middle of the bay is an island. The shores are rocky pavements with strata at oblique angles. There are over 200 steps down and up. Good exercise. Good for the body and the soul.
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Lots of love and good wishes to this amazing man.
Diane Preddy
Posted by: Dr Diane Preddy | 30 January 2016 at 04:22 AM
Pray that he recovers. His books, teaching and example means a lot to me.
Posted by: Jonathan | 30 January 2016 at 07:22 AM