Memorial Gathering

On April 22, about 30 people gathered at Dawn's and Barry's house in Walnut Creek for the purpose of remembering Bruce Noble and celebrating the life that he lived. Some of us had not seen each other in many years, a few of us had never met. All of us had some connection to Bruce, and through him, to each other. The sun was shining, though rain had been predicted. We walked up to the amazing oak tree and settled ourselves in its long welcoming branches which provided seating at various levels. Poems were read--some from people unable to join the gathering--memories from over the years were shared, stories were told. I think Jeff Love pretty much summed it up when he stood, stretched his arms toward the sky and shouted out "We love you Bruce!" Osha had Bruce's ashes in a large container and those who wished to took a handful and scattered them around the magnificent tree or took some with them to scatter or bury elsewhere. We walked back down to the house to share the food, sitting in small groups indoors and outdoors to continue sharing both humorous and poignant remembrances of our contact with Bruce. Osha read aloud the Zen story of the 10 Bulls which Bruce had always loved. It was a sweet day.

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Monday, February 12, 2007

Ron Skellenger

Thanks for organizing this remembrance of Bruce; it is so sweet to hear how many people he touched over so many years. I found him amazing and too big to fit into my expectations or preferences; at times his laughter was too big for me, intrusive, but once, after resisting as he sat in the dyad next to me, laughing, the laughter irresistibly swept away my thinking and I "found myself" in laughter, too, that kensho state-change into no-anxiety, no-effort, no-resistance, peace, love. After that my gratitude let me see Bruce a little more clearly as an emissary of the divine, moving in mysterious ways. Thank you Bruce for your service to everyone and for helping teach me that the appropriate attitude toward each 'other" is one of gratitude and namaste. Peace be with you, wherever, however, whatever you are now.
Posted by Edrid at 5:21 PM

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