Terrible News: Jim Blumenthal Passed Away Last Night

[Publius]

I don't know too many people who have had such a profound influence on so many.

Not a single person had a bad thing to say about our friend Jimmy B. Not one.

I think that is a testament to how our Buddhist professor lived his life, and I should be so lucky that just a bit of that rubbed off on me. I miss my dear friend....

[uffda51]

Nicely done, Rich. Jim will be missed by a great many people.

[Jaybird]

I'm a guy that never forgets the limited time I have. I enjoy every minute with my son. Jim's passing has touched me in many ways but especially when I look at my son. An extra hug and sweet smile for him, an extra moment of thought and an extra moment of gratitude for everything in my life.

Thank you, Jim.

[bigfanNY]

. I did not Jim but received this from the College Jim taught at and thought I should share it.

Yangsi Rinpoche & the Maitripa Family Invite you to share


in Remembrance of

Dr. James Blumenthal

(August 12, 1967 - October 8, 2014)


A Celebration of Life


Jim greets His Holiness the Dalai Lama upon his arrival in Portland,May 2013.

A Celebration of Life in Remembrance of Jim

DATE: Sunday, October 26, 2014

TIME: 1:30pm

LOCATION: World Forestry Center,

4033 SW Canyon Rd. Portland 97221




In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made Maitripa College. You can make your donation and elect to "Leave a message" here.

All donations and messages will be conveyed to the family.




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[Eric72]

So very sorry to hear of his passing. RIP, Jim.

[gnuche]

I loved Jim Blumenthal, he was a great guy. I only wish I had spent more time with him on the few occasions when we were together. Very sad, I will miss him but I will think of him often

Sad to hear he passed away. My condolences to his family.