Remembering Rick Puravs

[Guest guest]

Harsha: I was saddened to hear of the death of Rick Puravs from Cher (his

significant other) on the K-List. I have heard he leaves behind a young son

of 10 years. My heart goes out to his loved ones and his family. Rick had

been part of the K-List for a long time and was also a member of

a. Although most of us never met Rick or knew him personally,

his beautiful personality came through his e-mails. Perhaps even in

cyberspace, there can be a feeling of community. Rick was a wise,

compassionate, often funny, and a deeply caring person. I remember how

sympathetic he was to Dharma on the K-List about a year ago, when she faced

some difficult times. That was very characteristic of Rick. His nature was

that of encouraging others. He was always moved by the suffering of others.

Recently, just a few days ago, Rick had posted a website for helping Kosovo

refugees. Rick and I never corresponded privately but (about a year ago)

there were many public exchanges on Gurus, Kundalini, Pranayama,

Enlightenment, etc., on the K-List. In many of the conversations Jan, Janpa,

David, Kurt, and others we know were active participants and there was a lot

of depth as well as humor. I liked Rick very much. Probably, he had a good

feeling for me also as he had Joined a. If Rick had ever

written to me, I am sure I would have said, "Love you Brother." Rick gave

people deep love and acceptance without making a big point of it as it was

simply his nature to do so. Such people find love and acceptance where ever

they go. Here is what Rick wrote on the K-List about a year ago.

 

know all living beings as your lover

remember the kindness of all your lovers

develop the wish to repay the kindness of all your lovers

develop affectionate love

develop great compassion

 

the bodies of one's self and others are not two

 

Mudita (boundless delight in the attainment of others),

Rick

 

Love you Brother