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[ 2008-02-02 03:11 PM ] Oi Loon (ollee@pd.jaring.my), from Kuala Lumpur

Dear Ecie and family
My prayers will be with you during this difficult time. I will also read the Vajracutter Sutra for your speedy recovery as LZR has advised. Your experience is such a strong lesson to me on impermanence, as well as the security of guru devotion.
May you recover soon.
With love and prayers
Oi Loon

[ 2008-02-02 01:48 PM ] Sonam, from Eudlo, Queensland

Dear Ecie and family

There is lots of love and prayers coming your way from the steamy Queensland jungle. We recited Guru Puja last night, with the photo of you and William on Tara's altar, and dedicated like this:

This puja is sponsored for Ecie Hursthouse of Auckland. We dedicate all the merit of this practice for her swift recovery from the injuries sustained in a recent car accident. May she be free from permanent injury and pain. May she take the suffering she is experiencing onto the path and in this way may it be a cause for her to more quickly achieve realisations and complete, perfect enlightenment. May she have a long life and continue to be of great benefit to others.

Some of us you haven't met or don't know well but we are connected to you through Tenzin -- nuns here now at Chenrezig Institute and other Chenrezig nuns who are now in different parts of the world. Medicine Buddha puja is being recited every day here for you and we managed 112 Vajra Cutter sutras in 48 hours and that continues, along with other prayers.

Thank you so much William for the daily blog; it is an amazing teaching on impermanence -- also on the power of practice and of devotion to one's guru and to the dharma ... What I am learning of Ecie's life through this outpouring of support here is an inspiration. So is what I know of your family.

Lots of love
Sönam

[ 2008-02-02 12:30 PM ] Chris (chris.stark01@gmail.com), from Auckland

What great news that Ecie has improved enough to be moved to the 1:2.5 ward! She seems to clearly want to make it back, so may she continue with persistence (as we know she can) on her journey home.
Thank you for the continuing progress reports William. Health, happiness and freedom from suffering to Ecie and all her closest.
Chris Stark

[ 2008-02-02 12:05 PM ] Gayadhara (georgenorthall@blueyonder.co.uk), from Aldridge

Strong prayers and best wishes for the Ecie's well-being.

May you all be strong at this time and call on the Buddhas for strength.

[ 2008-02-02 09:39 AM ] (zslove@gmail.com)

William, it is touching my soul and spirit to read your daily notes, the care, love, compassion, wisdom, fear, suffering, humour, the whole human experience you are describing so elaborately. The photos are grand, thank you for showing beautiful Ecie, a stunning woman. I wish you guys all what you need to take this extraordinarily painful yet uplifting experience as it unfolds. I am grateful to have met you and thank you for allowing me participating in your lives. I do pray and think about you and take whatever teaching I can from your words. If there is anything else I can do please do ask.
Yours humbly,
Zsuzsanna (Siddha and Aaron)

[ 2008-02-02 08:11 AM ] Vicki (vpfrost@hotmail.co.uk), from Warrington

I send you love and all my thoughts. I was so shocked to see the terrible photographs and amazed at the bravery of you and your family.

Vicki

[ 2008-02-02 07:30 AM ]

sunshine in Davis Ca.this morning, also this metta radiance. Diamond Cutter emptiness where we ultimately reside. So proud to have shared this journey with you both. Affirmation of the good things. Deep clean snow at Yosemite, and those awsome orthopods tools (precision instruments, right). Profound sangha family, every precious moment in the moment. Mothers are our great treasure. Sister Ecie, mother Ecie,daughter, wife..nurse..teacher, Lama would be laughing for you. Always

[ 2008-02-02 06:58 AM ] (mtberesford@yahoo.com), from London

Dearest William, Ecie and family
Thanks for keeping all your friends abreast of what is happening for Ecie and the family - it is great news that she is slowly getting out of danger. Thanks also for the lovely photographs - of course, the 1970 photos are how I most remember her when we all met in Kathmandu for the Kopan retreat. The recent photo of you both was very moving - a life of practice does show. Dolma and Luke were very shocked by the news and photos of the car, and send their love as well.

Your are all constantly in my thoughts and prayers.

Love
Marie, Dolma and Luke

[ 2008-02-02 12:28 AM ] Kaye (kayeminer@cs.com), from Amsterdam

Dear Ecie, William and family,

Thinking and praying for you all. Students at Maitreya Institute in Holland are reciting and dedicating as Lama Zopa Rinpoche advised. Really feel it is our responsibility to help where we can to support. Your updates William, bring home the reality of such a situation and help shake up some of us "complacent Buddhists". Thankyou for being so open in such a difficult time.
Much much love, kaye

[ 2008-02-01 06:08 PM ] Dwight (aMoodMan@Cruzio.com), from Santa Cruz

All my love to you both. I will keep you in my thoughts and in my heart.

[ 2008-02-01 01:58 PM ] Christine Knight (cr.knight@clear.net.nz), from Wanganui

Hi Ecie from you LiveNow buddy
I know that we had wanted to see you slow down a little and have a little more "me time" but REALLY this wasn't quite what we had in mind.
Your body may be "munted" but your spirit is strong and flys high, for you are a beautiful butterfly and my inspiration.
All my love and prayers
Christine

[ 2008-02-01 09:11 AM ] bruce papp (bruce@earthsafe.co.nz), from mt albert

Ecie you are a tough customer and I have a strong feeling you are going to get through this, look forward to seeing you soon.

Karmapa Chenno[i]

[ 2008-02-01 08:28 AM ] Kevin H (kjhodder@ihug.co.nz), from Browns Bay

Dear William (and through you to Ecie),
What a journey you have both been on. Both Jude & I feel priviledged and in awe to be reading your notes of the trail thus far travelled. William, the frustration and helplessness of those who wait in the wings is legendary and what a fantastic job you are doing. Thanks for giving us this glimpse into your life outside of woodturning. You and Ecie will be in our thoughts and our prayers. Take care. All the best, Kevin & Jude Hodder

[ 2008-02-01 08:24 AM ] Dendzin (dendzinchodon@yahoo.co.uk), from Ellon, Scotland

Dear friends:
You don't know me but I am a student from Jamyang in London. I have attended classes for the last two years with Gehse and it's been wonderful. I used to study at Sakya Monastery in Seattle USA before coming to Scotland to live. I have been a devout Buddhist for many years, but have so much to learn!

Esther at Jamyang had sent a request to have prayers said for Ecie when she said she had been in an accident I had no idea of how bad it was, my only thought was to protect her, give her love and make sure that we was doing well. Below is my dedication for Ecie and I will continue to say prayers for her no matter the outcome. Please let her know that to me she is a beloved sister, mother, daughter of mine and I shall pray for her with as much love and compassion for her that I have for my own children! Big Hugs
Dendzin Chodon (Kathryn McIntosh)

Esther:
At 5:45 arrived home ate my tea with very quick blessings to all vegetables on my plate then began prayers for Ecie. (if you wish you may share this with Ecie if you like)

I completed 20 prostrations as promised. I lit two candles to provide Ecie with warm light to shine on her beautiful face, and give her warmth. Just as I would provide warmth and comfort to my own child in this life so too I thought of Ecie as a beloved child, sister or mother as I completed each prostration. I sent the light to her. I wished with all my heart to send to her love and comfort. I concentrated on this as I did my prostrations. As the incense burned on the shrine before Lord Buddha I wished that it brought sweet scents to Ecie, and that the scent would also provide her some comfort and take her mind away from her pain and suffering. As I completed my prostrations I envisioned Lord Buddha smiling at dear Ecie, gently holding her hands and speaking softly to comfort her, and helping her in her time of need.

I recited Vajrasattva prayers for Ecie 20 times dedicating each recitation to her and focusing on Lama Zopa's words below:

"For Ecie Hursthouse, if it is beneficial and there is karma for her quick recovery, and for her to live in bodhichitta and actualise enlightenment as quickly as possible. If not, for her to have a peaceful death and be reborn in the pureland and to achieve enlightenment as quickly as possible, or to receive a perfect human rebirth, meet a perfectly qualified Mahayana virtuous friend, be able to practise the Mahayana path and to become enlightened as quickly as possible."

At 12:00 to 13:00 today I read the Vajra Cutter Sutra 5 times dedicating this to Ecie with these dedications in my mind. I then completed readings 10 more times from 18:30 onward. Total readings for Ecie 15. Sorry it could not be more, but that is all the time I had today. I will continue to keep her in my prayers every night as long as she needs it.

It is my most sincere wish that the beloved Ecie be able to feel the true warmth of all of our compassionate thoughts and wishes for her, and that no matter what happens to her body in this life that she remain happy and know that she is well loved. I have never met Ecie, but I am sure that she would understand my sincere wishes for her.

Tomorrow morning when I wake I will again say a prayer for her, then again during my lunch break and again when I come home. Please keep us informed of how she is doing so that prayers can continue as needed Esther. People like Ecie are rare, hard to find and harder even to replace in this life. Thank you very much dear friend for keeping us informed .

[ 2008-02-01 07:50 AM ] Kendall (kendallmag@gmail.com)

Hello Ecie and William,

Wow - what a very intense time you are going through. Thank you for sharing the nitty gritty of it. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

While the pain and challenges of the present must feel overwhelming at times, please take heart in knowing that it is clear to those of us on the "outside" that Ecie is swiftly bound for bliss and the fulfillment of all her extraordinary wishes no matter what happens in this life. Because of her sincere practice and inspired service, this present trauma can only be accelerating the awakening process. There is no other possibility.

You are both remarkably virtuous people.

Hang in there. May you receive all the healing and support intended for you by us ordinary ones and the Holy Ones.

With love,
Kendall

[ 2008-02-01 01:07 AM ] Gail (gailjury@hotmail.com.au), from Melbourne

My thoughts are with you Ecie and your family.
Thank you for allowing us to share this difficult journey with you.
Thank you also to Chonyi for telling us about this most terrible time for you, I believe a trouble shared is a trouble halved.
With loving thoughts,
Gail

[ 2008-01-31 11:17 PM ] Peter Halvorson (peterabroad@yahoo.com), from chandrakirti

Dear Ones, The Hursthouse family.
We, all the world over, the fpmt "pamily peeling" are with you every moment. Because its always daytime somewhere on earth someone is awake and praying for your quick recovery and for the karma to ripen for Ecie to remain amoungst us. Lean on us, we are here for you. Diamond Cutters constant. Thanks Rinpoche.

[ 2008-01-31 08:51 PM ] alice Presley (alicep@ihug.co.nz), from auckland

From all at today's teaching by Geshe Sonam Rinchen at Harolds house Bethells Beach. Geshela mentiond the good work Ecie does benefitting others. Merit was dedicated to the swift recovery of Ecie. Blessings Alice.

[ 2008-01-31 08:38 PM ] Chris Atkinson (dawntreader@xtra.co.nz)

Ecie...can't believe this has happened. You are absolutely in my thoughts and prayers. All my love, Chris

[ 2008-01-31 05:38 PM ] Tendron (tendron108@yahoo.com), from Raleigh, NC

Dear Ecie, William, Lozang, Tenzy,

The class at the Kadampa Center recited sutras for you tonight. We are carrying you in our hearts.

Love and prayers, Tendron

[ 2008-01-31 05:20 PM ] Bernice (director@mahamudra.org.nz), from Coromandel

Hi Ecie
We've all been thinking of you and reciting sutras furiously during break times and in the evenings while courses running here. We've completed 108 recitations of the Diamond Cutter Sutra and Shelene will complete the last two recitations today. With all our love and prayers.

From all of us at Mahamudra Centre

[ 2008-01-31 03:11 PM ] Tashi (lozangtashi@yahoo.com.au)

To Ecie & family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
I'm so glad that Tenzy-la was able to be with you at this time.
much love,
lo Tashi

[ 2008-01-31 12:30 PM ] alice presley (alicep@ihug.co.nz), from auckland

Dear Ecie William and family First, thank you William, your back to basics explanations are great, real and understandable, also visually colourful to read. Thoughts and prayers for Ecie daily. Love to you Alice

[ 2008-01-31 09:26 AM ] Ann Brabant (amabrab), from northshore

Dear William aand Ecie

I am praying and thinking of Ecie most of the day. I feel that she will recover as she has such strength in the Dharma and has created such merit with all her help for others.
William , if she needs some homeopathy in the recovery stage, please contact me . I am free to help and visit when it is time .
All my love and thoughts for all her family
Ann

[ 2008-01-31 09:10 AM ] Claudia & Ole (lapp.toft@xtra.co.nz), from Waiheke Island

Dear Ecie
we are very sad to hear about your accident.
We are thinking of you and are sending healing thoughts.
Lots of love
Claudia & Ole

[ 2008-01-30 10:51 PM ] karmawongmo (jennifer_nz@yahoo.com)

with all due respect-my rejoicing in the outstanding care and services you are receiving,which exceed most world expectations,will hasten ecies recovery, joe & damians;s peace of mind-and william who i have not met-you are living in the best country in the present world-such love-such openness-such curiousity-even in the interests of orthopaedic science!!!!!
such fortune-ecie is a strong woman with a resilient disposition and willl cope with her recovery with determination, grace and dharma-you are a very fortunate family-you have each other-you have your gurus and you are in nz
eternally ommanipadmehung boosted by hotwater beaches
big love
jj

[ 2008-01-30 09:49 PM ] Dondrub (dondrub@aapt.net.au), from Perth

Dear Ecie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Am doing the Diamond Cutter Sutra for you.

Lots of love,
Dondrub

[ 2008-01-30 09:11 PM ] Wendelien (wendelien@xtra.co.nz), from North shore

Dear Ecie .Lots of blessings and thoughts from Sinneka and myself. I promiss to make time availlable to help out where I can. So will Matagaret Foster

[ 2008-01-30 08:56 PM ] Carina Rumrill (carina@liberationprisonproject.org), from San Francisco

Dearest Ecie and family,

We haven't met but I am Operations Director for Liberation Prison Project in San Francisco and we are dharma family. We are all praying so strongly for Ecie, reciting Diamond Cutter Sutra as instructed by Rinpoche, thinking of her bravery, remembering all of the incredible work she's done for sentient beings.

All my love and best wishes,
Carina

[ 2008-01-30 08:56 PM ] Carina Rumrill (carina@liberationprisonproject.org), from San Francisco

[ 2008-01-30 07:49 PM ] Chris (jamesceedee@yahoo.com.au)

Dear Ecie, what has come to mind (apart from the desire to be with you) is the Buddhist prayer:
May you be filled with Loving Kindness, may you be safe from inner and outer dangers, may you be well in body and mind, may you be at ease and happy.

with love from Chris.

[ 2008-01-30 03:53 PM ] Oma Daarlene (omdar@aol.com), from Ford

Dear Ecie and Family,
My prapers are with all of you. I'm following Lama Zopa Rinpoche's advice on mantras to say and am reading The Vajra Cutter Sutra for you. May you quickly come to wellness.

William, Thank you for the news of Ecie's Recovery. The information is very good.

Sending much love to all of you.

Oma Darlene Ford
Lincoln, CA

[ 2008-01-30 01:08 PM ] Pema (pema@pemaoriginals.com), from Melbourne

Dearest Ecie,

My prayers are with you for your recovery!

Thank you William for caring so much and reporting all this so that we are able to help even if in my case, it is some small help.

The wonderful thing about Dharma friends is that we do not even have to 'know' each other, we just 'do'.

Much love,
Pema-Pauline
Australia

[ 2008-01-30 11:54 AM ] anna fanene (anna.fanene@gmail.com)

Dearest Ecie

praying hard out for you and the whanau.

lots of aroha

anna

[ 2008-01-30 10:44 AM ] Kathy and Tom (kathyvichta@aapt.net.au), from Sunshine Coast

dear Ecie, Tenzy, William, Lozang...
We are thinking of you all and sending heaps of love and prayers. Leaving for India Friday but will keep in touch with progress there in NZ as we go. It is so wonderful to read that things are getting a little better.
big hugs to you all!
Kathy and Tom

[ 2008-01-30 10:31 AM ] Roger

Lama Zopa Rinpoche said to please help Ecie in the following way … some of this you may already do.
When Ecie can see/wakes up … show her my photo/HHDL's and Vajra yogini.
Recite in her ear when you can … even she is not conscious … Buddha's name mantra and Maitreya mantra . If the person who recites this for her has done well Nyung Naes or recites mani mantra more than 10,000/day … then that has the most effect for her.
If there is such a person, then after reciting the mantra's they can blow on her body.
Of course can recite other mantra's for her but above are the main ones.

Please tell her I ( Lama Zopa) have her in my heart, and doing prayers for her.

"Our problem is that inside us there's a mind going, "Impossible, impossible, impossible. I can't, I can't, I can't." We have to banish that mind from this solar system. Anything is possible; everything is possible. Sometimes you feel that your dreams are impossible, but they're not. Human beings have great potential; they can do anything. The power of the mind is incredible, limitless."
~ Lama Yeshe ~

[ 2008-01-30 08:25 AM ] lennie (lenniekronisch@sbcglobal.net), from santa cruz, california

dear william,

i am a friend of ecie's who is doing similar work with the dying at Land of Medicine Buddha at Tara Home. ecie has been of invaluable help by sharing Amitabha's policies and procedures with us during the formative years.

i was grieved to hear of this terrible accident and began reciting the Diamond Cutter Sutra as soon as the request went out. thank you for offering this website to all of us who care.

my prayers and thoughts are with you and ecie and your family many times each day, and i rejoice that you have the wisdom and framework of the Buddhadharma to help you through these times of pain, uncertainty, shock, etc. etc.

the Dharma community in and around santa cruz (Vajrapani Institute and Land of Medicine Buddha) is holding you all dear. with much love to ecie and the family,
lennie

[ 2008-01-30 07:38 AM ] feather & rick (lovehorses@blackfoot.net), from Missoula, Montana USA

Dearest Ecie, William, Tenzy, Loz & Kala,
You are ALL in our prayers, especially you, dear Ecie, Warrior Woman , thank you William for allowing us all to be so close through this incredible process......the power of focused prayer cannot be measured.............the Great Spirit still has more very important work for you both to do..........you are doing it right now.....I have been practicing tonglen for Ecie and my son, Shawn who is suffering deeply also........thank you for including the link to this spiritual practice, my heart is open and pours unconditional LOVE to you Feather

[ 2008-01-30 07:17 AM ] sandrine, from marzens, france

all our prayers cross the ocean..... love

[ 2008-01-30 05:42 AM ] marilyn (mamagazin@aol.com), from Toulouse, France

Dear Ecie,
You who have so very much helped others for so many years,
now feel all this affection we are sending to you from all over the world. I send you much love and have great hope for a complete and rapid recovery. You and you family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love from France,
Marilyn (we did the FPMT course together at IVY)

[ 2008-01-30 05:26 AM ] tracy (tracyogini@gmail.com), from seattle

dear willliam,

i am probably enjoying your blog more than i should, considering the content. you are a wonderful writer and i am so glad you have elected to share your experiences so fully with us all. thank you for that.

and dear ecie, keep up the good work!!! we are all sending love from all over!

get well perfectly, tracy

[ 2008-01-30 05:07 AM ] Bonnie (bonniebaptist@hotmail.com)

Dearest Ecie and William,
You are strongly in my prayers. We are so fortunate to have refuge at a time like this--to have Rinpoche. I hope you know that everything is going to be alright.
Sending you skies of love and prayers. May you have everything you need.
Much love,
~Bonnie

[ 2008-01-30 01:42 AM ] winnie (winwong2006@yahoo.co.nz), from Auckland

Dear Williamm, Ecie and family

It is shocking to know of the accident. My love and heartfelt wishes to your family. Ecie, keep up the progress and wish you a speedy recovery. You are in my prayer. Hope to see you up and around soon.

Love
Winnie

[ 2008-01-30 12:34 AM ] Mae (m.wong@clear.net.nz), from Palmerston North

Dear Ecie and William,

I am so sorry to hear about Ecie's accident. I will be praying for her speedy recovery. Please take care of yourself William.

Love and warm regards,
Mae.

[ 2008-01-30 12:19 AM ] Sangye Khadro (skhadro@gmail.com), from Istituto Lama Tsong Khapa, Italy

Dear Ecie and family
I'm very sorry to hear of the accident, sorry for all the suffering you are going through. Here at ILTKP we are saying prayers and sutras and making dedications for you to recover. We hope to see you again here, real soon!

Much love to all of you,
SK

[ 2008-01-29 10:48 PM ] Teck (teckkwancheng@gmail.com), from Auckland

Dear Ecie, William and family,
My family have been chanting and doing prayers since we heard of your situation.

We will continue the chanting and prayers and pray that you get well soon with speedy recovery.

Much love,
Teck and family

[ 2008-01-29 09:40 PM ] David (kungo@xtra.co.nz), from Mt Eden Auckland

Dear Ecie,William and Family,
My Prayers are with you every morning and evening.
We will devote our Bhajan Devotional songs and prayers to Dear Ecie at our Sathya Sai Service this thursday night
Much Aroha to you,and thank you William for the updates.
Love David[b]

[ 2008-01-29 06:44 PM ] Christine (christine@murphy.net), from Auckland

My heart and prayers go out to you all. May Ecie recover swiftly. Thank you so much for this blog. It sure helps me connect with you during these most difficult times. Thanks you too for reminding me of Tonglen and the buddhist ways.
Arohanui
Christine

[ 2008-01-29 06:11 PM ] Murali (murali@xtra.co.nz), from Auckland

Dear Ecie
I will pray for you to get well and be normal again. You are such a wonderful person and we all need you to lead and guide us in the service to the community. May your family be given the strength and patience to go through this challenging times.
Love
Murali

[ 2008-01-29 03:45 PM ] Irene Hon (heikrikel@hotmail.com)

Dear Ecie and Family,

Please get well soon, you are in our daily prayers for speedy recovery.

Irene and Paul and family

[ 2008-01-29 02:28 PM ] Elsie (lyechuntan@yahoo.com), from Auckland

Dear Ecie,

You are in our prayers. We know that you will be well soon.
Cheers,
Boon and Elsie

[ 2008-01-29 01:56 PM ] Sonja Tomovska (sonja.tomovska), from Whangaparaoa

Dear William

Thank you for updating us on Ecie's progress, I pray for her swift recovery.

I know that at this moment I can't help Ecie in any other way except with my prayers, but I would like to offer you my practical help (cleaning, cooking, washing... anything really) as I live fairly close to you. Ecie has been such an inspiration and a role model for me and I would be very happy to help her/you in any way.

I send you my love and best wishes to all of you.
Sonja

[ 2008-01-29 01:56 PM ] Peter & Kim NG (thebestchapter@gmail.com)

Ecie/William & Family,

We all pray that you will have speedy recovery and emerge stronger from this incident. May the Blessings of the Triple Gem be with you and your family always.

Lots of Love
Peter & Kim

[ 2008-01-29 01:25 PM ] Winson Tan (winsonhhtan@hotmail.com), from Auckland

Dear Ecie,
I am so sorry to hear this news. I joined the prayer in DCI last saturday and pray for you everyday, may you recover soon.

[ 2008-01-29 01:25 PM ] Sonja Tomovska (sonja.tomovska), from Whangaparaoa

[ 2008-01-29 12:37 PM ] Jutta Kanuka (poppymoonlight@gmail.com), from Titahi Bay, Wellington

Dearest Ecie and family,
Even though I feel words fail me in moments like this, please know that my heart reaches out to you! Everything unimportant seems to just slip away and i find myself in this deep place of love and surrender, thinking of you and praying. May you all be held in the arms of grace, be showered with blessings of light and healing and protection.
Many thanks to your wonderful family for sharing your experience with all of us - you all are truly amazing!!!
I give thanks that you are alive Ecie and to all the nurses and doctors and carers, that are helping you to heal!!!
Blessings and deep love
Jutta

[ 2008-01-29 12:26 PM ] Matt Taylor (mplnz68@yahoo.com)

Dear Ecie, William and family,

My deepest sympathies to you all and prayers for Ecie's quick recovery.

Jan 21st was the day of my father's funeral, and reading today this news of the accident is another reminder of the transience of our lifetimes. My Dad always told me that it is not the length of the life that matters (he died at 87), but the difference that we make to humanity by what we do in this lifetime. Ecie's immense energy, courage, and compassion is an inspiration to me and many who I have met that have known, and learnt from Ecie. Her work in many areas has touched so many and improved lives ...... there is much work for Ecie yet to do and much that I/we have yet to learn from her.

Im sure that in her recovery, with her own nursing training and wonderful sense of humour, there will be many things that the rest of us can learn from Ecie through this process. And it is the selflessness of Ecie that she will use her own pain and discomfort to teach us all something new in the Dharma.

William - thank you for this blog and your generosity of spirit in sharing this process and your thoughts with us.

Good luck and love from all of us.

[ 2008-01-29 12:24 PM ] Chonyi (dstaylor@tpg.com.au)

I am keeping up with the blogs and saying prayers and reading the Vajracutter Sutra. My friends on a Sudoko site are also saying prayers and sending love, even thought they don't know Ecie. They come from all over the world and from different religions (or none at all) and have been deeply touched by her story. Chonyi Taylor

[ 2008-01-29 12:14 PM ] Paula (pauladewys@cs.com), from Amsterdam

Dear William,
Please tell Ecie that her friends on the other side of the world (ones she already knows and some she has yet to meet in this life) are praying for her, doing the Diamond Cutter Sutra for her, thinking of her and that there are is a huge amount of positive energy streaming around this planet straight to her!
Many thanks for your clear reports - love to all there,
Paula and all the others at Maitreya Instituut, the Netherlands

[ 2008-01-29 11:48 AM ] (simon@rdtpacific.co.nz)

Ecie-mom,

Thinking and praying for you.

Simon

[ 2008-01-29 10:55 AM ] Amala (aucklandzen@yahoo.com.au)

Dear William,

Thanks so much for your vivid updates -- they really help us to feel connected. We'll all be chanting for Ecie at the AZC tonight.

Amala and Richard

[ 2008-01-29 10:37 AM ] jade (jade.zen@ihug.co.nz), from Auckland

Dearest Ecie, Wiliam and family,

It's great to know that Ecie is healing by the day. The work she does is so vital to humanity and has touched so many people's lives - even a 40-ton truck can't wipe that out!

Sending you a wave of love and support, through this time of emotional and physical pain. The Net of Indra holds you in its centre, with all of us linked arms around you.

jade

[ 2008-01-29 10:32 AM ] Nilesh (Nils) (nzyouth@yahoo.com), from Suckland

Hi Ecie

Our Love and best wishes are with you. There isnt anything i can tell you to do, as you are all knowing. Keep up the spirit and am sure the lord will work to and through you.

You are and will be in our prayers...

Love & Light
Nils

[ 2008-01-29 10:14 AM ] kate (kate.bukowski@gmail.com), from Auckland

Ecie and family,
I am thinking and praying for you at this time. At Mahamudra this weekend we did as Lama Zopa requested and did the Diamond Cutter Sutra, 93 recitations when we left yesterday and I am sure they have hit the 100 mark by now!!!
Thank you William for this blog, it is most informative, let us know if there is anything I can do.
Kate Bukowski

[ 2008-01-29 10:09 AM ] andreas (linandreas@yahoo.com), from copenhagen

Dearest Family

We are with you.
Heartfelt.

Much much Love

Andreas

[ 2008-01-29 09:57 AM ]

Dear Ecie
What a shock to hear of this. Know that you are very much loved and that abundant metta and mindfulness are coming to you to help you in your journey to healing and recovery. My thoughts are also with William and the family, and all those especially close to Ecie.
With much love to you all.
Chris Stark

[ 2008-01-29 08:07 AM ] Chin & Jane Lee (nzlees@gmail.com), from Auckland

Dear Ecie, William and family,

May your compassion heal your pain and help you overcome this difficult time.

We will be chanting everyday and may the merits be dedicated to you.

With Metta,
Chin & Jane

[ 2008-01-29 07:52 AM ] Christa, from Auckland

Dear Ecie, William and family

Maureen told us of Ecie's horrific accident. We are so glad she survived and our thoughts, love and prayers are with you all. You have so many wonderful friends who are thinking and praying for you. This much love should surely help to speed the recovery process.

Lots of love xxxxxxxxxx

Christa & Stephen Young & Family
Carole & Tony Parr & Family
Hella Leggett

[ 2008-01-29 07:04 AM ] Eloise McAllister (eembastrop@pobox.com), from Bastrop, TX

Thinking of you all with so much love. Lots of prayers coming from Texas for all of you. Elo

[ 2008-01-28 09:23 PM ] Sheryl Lydiard (paldron@xtra.co.nz)

Dearest Ecie

Keep up the progress towards your recovery. You are in my prayer. Love and heartfelt wishes to your family.

love
sheryl

[ 2008-01-28 08:34 PM ] Nancy (nancy@fpmt.org), from Melbourne

Prayers and love to the Hursthouse family from the Mandala Magazine team in Portland and Melbourne, especially from the editor who is Kiwi-born-and-bred and sends special love to everyone in Auckland who is caring for Ecie and supporting her recovery.

[ 2008-01-28 07:53 PM ] Gabrielle Kearney (rana@pl.net)

Dearest Ecie - may the gentle Buddhas bathe you in their compassionate healing with love Gabrielle Kearney

[ 2008-01-28 07:46 PM ]

[ 2008-01-28 06:04 PM ] Tony (kon.chog.sum@gmail.com), from Upper Moutere

Hi William & Tenzin
Thinking of u all and dedicating prayers for Ecie's quick recovery.Thanks for the updates Lo just showed me.
Love to all. Tony

[ 2008-01-28 05:09 PM ] Tenzin Chosang (russellshipman@xtra.co.nz)

Dear William-la, Lozang-la and Tenzin-la
Thank you for the constant updates and my heartfelt prayers are with you and for a full and quick recovery for one of Auckland's most dedicated and admired dharma practitioners. Immense love, Tenzin C.

[ 2008-01-28 02:54 PM ] chonyi char (charfanning@hotmail.com), from illinois usa

Dearest Ecie, William and family,

I have been desparately trying to find out what happened and just found the website. My constant thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Ecie, my dear, I have no words to describe the concern, love and hope and prayers for you. I love you very much.

Love Chonyi Char

[ 2008-01-28 01:08 PM ] Stuart (tmsmaster@fastmail.fm)

Hi Wiliam,
Thanks for the daily postings as you and the family deal with this crisis and for the honesty and candour as it has unfolded. Your telling of the story as it is for you all is a great teaching on impermanence, being in the moment and generally using the dharma as we deal with what comes up. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Ecie, Lozang and the family.
Cheers,
Stuart.

[ 2008-01-28 12:52 PM ] (andrewarlidge@gmail.com)

Dear Ecie, Wiliam and family,

Keeping you firmly in my prayers. Hope to see you up and around soon Ecie.

Much love

Andrew Arlidge

[ 2008-01-28 12:40 PM ] (aucklandzen@yahoo.com.au)

Dear William,
Love from Richard and Amala.
We are chanting for Ecie -- Mantra of Baisajyaguru and others -- had the whole zendo chanting Tuesday night and felt Ecie's wairua strongly. We're with you.

[ 2008-01-28 11:50 AM ] CHERRY CHEN (CHERRY-CHEN8@HOTMAIL.COM), from AUCKLAND

Dear Ecie and her family
All my love and best wishes to Ecie and her family. I dedicate my daily Darmar practice to you for speedy recovery and healing.love from cherry chen"s family

[ 2008-01-28 10:49 AM ] Brooke & Arantxa (humkara@hotmail.com), from Auckland

Dear William, Damien and Joseph Ani Di rang us on a mobile with the terrible news while we were driving down highway 1 north of taupo and we sang mantras for Ecie in the car So wonderful to see the waves of prayer, practice and dedication mobilised all around the world Many of the NZ Dharma practitioners today met the Dharma through Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa through the early efforts of the Hursthouses What an unrepayable gift!Ecie is the Dharma godmother of us all and may all the prayers and aspirations of her Gurus and all the Sangha around the world quickly come to fruition All our love prayers and best wishes for healing and full recovery Brooke Arantxa and the tribe

[ 2008-01-28 10:27 AM ] Annabel (tsering_99@yahoo.com)

Thinking of you all every day.
Prayers and Love
Annabel Harrison

[ 2008-01-28 08:33 AM ] marguerite (margueritelaing@gmail.com), from auckland

Dear William,

My family joins me in sending constant and heartfelt prayers for Ecie, as well as for each of you, during this time.

with love,

Marguerite Laing.

[ 2008-01-28 08:15 AM ] Wayne (wteagle@clear.net.nz), from auckland

I am following Zopa Rimpoches advice for prayers and pujas to my dear vajra sister in your time of need. Much love to you, I pray for a speedy recovery so that you may continue your inspiring devotion to our precious guru.
Wayne

[ 2008-01-28 08:10 AM ] Katharine (koliver@clear.net.nz), from Rotorua

Dear Ecie, William and family
A PS to the last - William's postings so moving - they both shock and move - may your courage hold and the support continue. Lots of love Katharine

[ 2008-01-28 08:00 AM ] Katharine (koliver@clear.net.nz), from Rotorua

Keep progressing! Lots of love, Katharine

[ 2008-01-28 05:51 AM ] André from England

Wishing you all good thoughts and a very speedy recovery. Dino our friend from a sudoku website has mentioned this horrific accident and asked us to pray for Ecie, take care and gain strength from all your friends.

[ 2008-01-28 05:47 AM ] Debby, from Michigan, USA

I am very sorry to hear about your accident. My thoughts and prayers are with you for a complete and speedy recovery.

A friend from the Sudoku Site

[ 2008-01-28 03:59 AM ] sarita (sarita@gmail.com), from auckland

All my love and best wishes to Ecie, William and family. I couldn't believe this has happened to Ecie. I'm in India at the moment but will be home soon to help out at Amitabha and hopefully see Ecie when permitted.
Metta
Sarita xx

[ 2008-01-28 02:39 AM ] (mtberesford@yahoo.com)

Dearest Williamm Ecie and family
I have just read all of this - what devastating news - and now wish I had not been separated from my computer all week. My prayers are added to everyone elses; so very, very glad that Ecie seems to be surviving this, and what a terrible experience the family has been through. I will let Dolma and Luke know.

Love, as ever
Marie

[ 2008-01-27 08:01 PM ] Kathy (kkf46@earthlink.net), from Valrico, Florida, USA

You do not know me, but I "know" your friend Dino. She has asked her friends at the Sudoku website where we gather from all over the world to keep you in our thoughts & prayers. I hope you will somehow find the strength to recover from your injuries. You have made such good progress already! May God bless you, your family, & your doctors & nurses & help you all through the difficult days ahead.

[ 2008-01-27 03:58 PM ] pierre (pitamilla@hotmail.com)

To Ecie and William. Sending my love to you both and hoping it will help a little in getting you both through this. So sad, but life unfolds. Thinking of you Ecie and wishing for a quick recovery. Pierre

[ 2008-01-27 03:56 PM ] chonyi (taylor) (dstaylor@tpg.com.au)

dear William, Lozang, Tenzin,
The news of Ecie's accident has come through to me via VI email list. You all ,and especially Ecie, have my deepest heartfelt prayers. It is times like this when we need our dharma practice most.

much love to you all, Chonyi taylor

[ 2008-01-27 12:28 PM ] Tara Institute (admin@tarainstitute.com.au)

I was very sad to hear the news about Ecie. All of us at Tara Institute wish her a speedy recovery so that she can continue to fulfill the wishes of the Lamas.
Best dharma wishes,

David Andrews - Director of Tara Institute
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[ 2008-01-27 12:19 PM ] Wright family (rabbitshorns@actrix.co.nz)

Dear Ecie, William and family

Wishing you a speedy recovery, Ecie, and you all the courage and patience to use this great suffering for your practice to swiftly win Enlightenment. We are joining in the practices recommended by Rinpoche and visualising the healing light of Guru Medicine Buddha bathing you all in bliss.
Big love
Murray, Catherine and Kendra

[ 2008-01-27 12:02 PM ] Ross and family (rhope@actrix.co.nz), from Hamilton

Dear Willy , Ecie and family,
We are constantly thinking of you and doing prayers.

Love Ross and family at Kerikeri

[ 2008-01-27 11:43 AM ] Simon (simon.harrison@xelocity.com), from Auckland

Dear Ecie, William, Losang & Tenzin

We join with the prayers all round the world for your speedy recovery. Our loving thoughts are with you.

May the love and compassion raised in these prayers be a cause to benefit all sentient beings.

Simon and Kate

[ 2008-01-27 11:22 AM ] Adrienne & AB (yachtdawntreader@clear.net.nz)

Dearest Ecie, You are in our prayers day & night, keep up the good work and know we and the girls are fighting for you. Great to know there are little bits of progress each day. We see your amazing strength and will to keep going in these. Thankgod for a great medical team. Our love always & hope to see you very soon.

[ 2008-01-27 11:14 AM ] Geoff & Jane Wells (gjw@ihug.co.nz)

See you around Dharma sister.

Om Tare Tutare Ture Soha

[ 2008-01-27 10:32 AM ] Celia (celia.ceremony@lycos.com)

The last posts are great news - hope things keep improving, no matter how small the increments.
Prayers across the world and all the merit must bring the best of results - words and thoughts fail me - just with all best wishes and prayers for all of you.