Ruth Walker It seems fitting him being such a Pagan Buddhist that he should die on the day of the dead. Blessings and Tara mantras and candles lit. What an amazing man. I am so sad.
Peter Cogger Silent warrior! I saw Devapriya grimace as he played the tabla, sitting in/on an array of cushions. Our eyes met as he saw me send him an enquiring frown, with the tilt of my head. Afterwards I approached him. ‘How are you doing?’, I asked. ‘Not too bad’, was his gentle reply. ‘You sure about that?’, I asked again as my eyes met those of this brave man. ‘Yep, pretty sure’, he smiled. Kinda sums it up for me. I didn’t know him very well but I knew a warrior when I met one! I aspire to your qualities, Sir. Journey well.
Libby Davy With profound appreciation for all you have shared, created, been to us dear Devapriya. Your vision for putting children at the centre of the Mandala will not die with you. We honour, ♥ and respect you so much... even your tenacious hassling me to do things... and will visit you often, looking into each other’s eyes and visiting your fruits growing ripe on the land you did so much to manifest. You achieved and gave so much, even in your last weeks, and managed to go and bloody die on the day the Mexicans *celebrate* children who have passed on. Seems so appropriate, you crafty bugger. I imagine you "heard" in one form or another all the tributes Lokabandhu and others were organising for you, and felt yourself in the centre of the circle at our gathering several days ago. Joyous freedom to you!
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