Rev. Danny Fisher

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Peter Lieberson, an American composer whose works were often inspired by Tibetan Buddhism, and who also served as international director of Shambhala Training for many years, has died. The New York Times has posted their obituary, which includes the following:

In one of his final works, “Remembering JFK (An American Elegy),” he quoted the fourth of Brahm’s valedictory Chorale Preludes for organ. Mr. Lieberson’s remarks in the program note could speak for his music as well: “The poetry of the Lutheran chorale has an elegiac quality but at the same time conveys a sense of renewal and rebirth and of the possibilities of basic human goodness.”

As we say in the Shambhala tradition at the time of death…

May they be free from the ayatanas. May they attain a state of liberation. May the merit of the sangha provide eternal companionship for them. May the blessings of the teacher lead them on their journey. May their relatives and companions proceed with them on their journey.