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In memory of
Sifu Allan "Michael Shaman" Marston Thomason
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Michael was a practicing Buddhist, with close connections to the Gaden Shartse Thubten Dhargye Ling Buddhist Center in Long Beach, California. He studied throughout his life under the teachings of founder Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen, and for a year and a half he hosted their sanga at his dojo in Los Angeles while their property in Long Beach was being constructed.
The monks there are praying for him every day during his bardo period, which is the 49 days after death that the spirit takes to journey to its next destination. On the last day before the bardo ends we will join them in a Puja, or prayer ceremony, which is the most powerful time to help his spirit towards a good rebirth.
Michael would have given his last dollar to support the monastary and buddhist center there, and would be grateful for anyone donating on his behalf in order to continue to support their good work in the world. Contribute to The Gaden Shartse Cultural Foundation
The monks there are praying for him every day during his bardo period, which is the 49 days after death that the spirit takes to journey to its next destination. On the last day before the bardo ends we will join them in a Puja, or prayer ceremony, which is the most powerful time to help his spirit towards a good rebirth.
Michael would have given his last dollar to support the monastary and buddhist center there, and would be grateful for anyone donating on his behalf in order to continue to support their good work in the world. Contribute to The Gaden Shartse Cultural Foundation
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Leise Thomason (Michael Shaman's daughter).
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