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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Sunday, April 8, 2007

Shawn Estes

I just learned of Bruce's passing recently at Bill Savoie’s EI. I only knew Bruce as a 70 year old mystic, having first met him at the '05 annual intensive (led by Mark Ederer?). I think Bill gave me a good first impression of him, but it was quite different than my first visual impression. His clothes were ragged, but I knew the power and love that radiated from him instantly. In my first dyad with him, all I can say is, he gave me an experience that was truly remarkable. Always looking with the loving eyes that could see so far, with so much depth. I heard a loud rumbling from a distance as I became aware of planets that were in my view, earth I think, and some others. But, we didn’t stay there long, as the planets seemed to speed by one after the other, merging beautiful, light emanating stars into deep black space. I don’t know how long we journeyed like that, until I realized the loud rumbling had suddenly stopped, and I could have sworn it was right as Bruce snapped his fingers, I became aware of physical reality again, those absolute loving and deep beyond deep eyes. He just smiled a whimsical and knowing smile and commented on the divine.

That was the experience, simple but amazing. I have always felt he intentionally gave me that experience. I know he will be with me for a long time.
Posted by Edrid at 6:28 PM

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