The entire Khyentse Foundation team is saddened by the passing of our long-time team member Manoel Reverendo Vidal Neto. Manoel was Khyentse Foundation’s Brazil representative for 9 years and was a dear friend to many. He was also a founder and advisor of Siddhartha’s Intent Brazil. He translated Rinpoche’s live teachings as well as his books into Portuguese. Manoel passed away in Sao Paolo on July 21, 2017.
In 2013 Manoel wrote about his experience in Bodhgaya. “I went Bodhgaya … to sit with my teacher under the bodhi tree. There I could sense a thread of continuity from the Buddha himself all the way to Khyentse Rinpoche. Emaho!” Read the rest of his moving statement here.
Please keep Manoel in your prayers.
Our Beloved Master Khyentse Rinpoche is such a Magnificent Being, a Living Buddha… you are protected dear Manoel, we love you and we thank you for all the good, your legacy will continue and grow, you are an inspiration. Follow your Master to what ever may be Dear Khyentse Rinpoche plans for you!
Your compassion and inspiration is unceasing….
May all be well under your blessings !
Dear friend, you never cease to amaze me with your compassion and your capacity to reach out to people. I treasure my experiences with you as some of my richest and most enlightening life moments. I keep your smile in my heart. I love you and pray for you. May you find a bright path with the guidance of Dear Khyentse Rinpoche.