Tonglen for Peter Orlovsky
Charles
Sangha member Peter Orlovsky is in failing health. I have copied some
recent requests for tonglen for him. The first posting is a note from
Waylon Lewis of the Elephant Journal. He has posted some videos of
Peter and Alan Ginsberg. I recommend the videos for the poets in you.
Please include Peter in your tonglen practice.
-Charles
> I've put together a few photos (and videos) of Peter from over the
> years, at KCL or NY or in Boulder or way back in the day, mostly via
> Peter at the Allen Ginsberg dot org site...if you have photos, please
> email them to me with credit if you have it, and we'll add to the
> above. Also of course adding updates from Steve or Peter or anyone
> else as I get them on Peter's health.
>
> http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/05/peter-orlovsky-ill/
>
> With big love and tonglen to Mr. Orlovsky.
>
> Yours,
>
> Waylon
>
>
> Peter Orlovsky, long time companion of the late Allen Ginsburg, and
> long time Naropa poet and dharma maverick is in critical condition.
> Chuck and Judy Lief are attending to him. This message below is from
> Peter Hale, Director of the Ginsburg Trust: Respite House is a hospice.
>
> Ellen Pearlman
>
> Dear folks, just got this from Chuck Lief,
>
> Peter Orlovsky has taken a serious turn for the worse. His right lung is
> basically not functioning and he has developed pneumonia. Not clear
> how stable we can get him. Judy and I are en route to Boston. If we
> can do it we are still going to bring him to Respite House tomorrow,
> one of us in the ambulance. But we may not have that choice.
>
> If you want to let people know this would be a good time to direct
> thoughts to Peter.
>
> Many people have asked about Peter Orlovsky. I will keep posting
> messages from Peter Hale of the Ginsburg Trust as he sends them to me.
> However, if you want more personal contact I suggest you get in touch
> with Chuck or Judy Lief who are Peter Orlovsky's legal guardians.
>
> Ellen Pearlman
>
> The news today form Peter Hale is...
>
> Just heard from Chuck that they were able to get him to Vermont today.
> He improved enough in the night that travel was acceptable. He's now
> checked in to the Hospice, and as Chuck put it "The contrast from
> Boston is incredible. The staff is exceptional and the Doctor is
> perfect for this stage. All about comfort care and dignity." Seems to
> have improved Peter's mood immensely. Still no telling how long he'll
> last, but at least he's in a very comfortable situation.