[Buddha-l] The passing of Samdech Preah Maha Ghosananda

[Jamie Hubbard]

Samdech Preah Maha Ghosananda, one of the amazing spiritual leaders of 
our times, passed on the morning of Monday, March 13, 2007 in 
Northampton, Massachusetts. The Venerable Maha Ghosananda was long the 
Sangharaja of Cambodian Buddhism and a source of strength and hope for 
the Khmer people, both within Cambodia and in the numerous Khmer refugee 
communities around the world. Four times nominated for the Nobel Peace 
prize, he traveled extensively and tirelessly in pursuit of peace and 
freedom. The details of memorial services will be forthcoming.

More can be read about his life at: 
http://www.buddhanet.net/masters/maha-gosanada.htm and  
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preah_Maha_Ghosananda

Jamie Hubbard
Smith College