March - December 2010
Like the candle, his light shone so brightly in the world. He was truly a joyful soul, so wise and an inspiration to us all.
I imagine that for Ben, the transition to death was already familiar territory. Certainly, he experienced and accomplished more in this lifetime than most people could ever imagine.
He was such a bright light and a true giver.
He affected each of us profoundly with his being - his open heart.
I am sure that he had prepared himself for the journey that we all have to make when our time comes.
I hear him saying, "We can prepare ourselves for the other life by helping people."
A celebration of Ben's life indeed ... and what a life! He affected so many so positively in too short a time. He will be sorely missed.
I consider myself fortunate to have known him even as short as our encounters were.
I believe that he was a happy man, and unafraid of death.
He was always a sunny interlude - precious moments - in whatever else was happening.
I can still hear his laugh and see the twinkle in his eye.
He was very generous with his praise as well as very expressive.
It was always apparent to us that he was indeed a happy man.
I always admired his genuine sincerity and commitment to his life's work.
I was and still am in awe of Ben's attitude during his illness, and I know he really worked hard to share that gift with people.
To say that I am saddened by Ben's passing is an understatement.
I only read one of his books but I know I was blessed by being in the presence of a remarkable man.
I will remember his laughter and his outlook on life.
He truly was a unique individual who cared deeply about everyone and everything.
He was a wise and enigmatic soul. ...he will be missed by all of us.
His was a life well lived, and he inspired and gave comfort to so many individuals.
He leaves behind a deeply positive impact on all of us who had the privilege of getting to know him.
Ben's light will shine on this world, with all the people he touched, his students, friends and family.
We have all lost someone very special, but he will still be there in spirit.
He was a great help to me in my time of need. His books also helped me understand the world much better.
He was indeed a really terrific, friendly and spiritual person.
Memories of his vibrant and generous personality come back immediately to my mind.
I can freely say that the years I attended his group have had a life changing effect on me, and I have not been seeing life and death in the same way since then.
January - October 2011
His deep understanding of the spirit world makes me believe he took this step with an uncommon degree of awareness and in a state of readiness.
Ben was an amazing person, full of life and very spiritual.
We are so grateful to have known him.
His words (teachings) resonate forever in my spirit.
He was a very special soul and he will be dearly missed. He certainly left his beautiful imprint on the world.
Death seems to treat gently those who lived gently.
Never was a man so full of life and so able to savour its richness regardless of circumstances.
I know you are still alive in a way that transcends our earthly bounds.
He had such an appetite for life! ... most do not
He was such an interesting soul ... his mind so curious and flexible ...about most things.
I am sad for all of us for the passing of a wise and gifted mentor.
He had a way of always seeing through to the truth.
He was such a rare person with his many gifts.
He was foolish and witty, careful and thoughtful.
He was a gift in our lives, and I had the honour of getting to know him.
