Hello and greetings to everyone here.
I used to post on these forums as Floating_Abu but no longer can remember my log in details.
I am writing to post an announcement regarding genkaku, who used to be a long term poster here:
https://newbuddhist.com/profile/genkaku
I noticed that genkaku's son, Angus, announced on genkaku's blog that genkaku died peacefully in his sleep on Feb 19.
The family have also set up a GoFundMe for funeral expenses.
details on genkaku's blog http://genkaku-again.blogspot.com/
I thought that some of you who knew him might want to know.
Gassho and good wishes to everyone here.
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Sorry to hear he has passed away. I remember him as a thoughtful person and good writer.
Thank you for letting us know. He was a prolific, compassionate, and valued member of this community. His contributions here over more than 8 years and thousands of posts touched the lives of hundreds and were greatly appreciated.
Saddened to hear this. I knew Adam from way back and had great respect for him as a practitioner and as a person. I knew he had health problems, but this has still come as a shock.
My thoughts are with his family.
May he know Great Peace.
Sad news, he will be missed. I remember him as a pretty down-to-earth contributor, maybe even salty. I liked him, although I didn’t know him well.
May wholesome karma be with you on your journey...genkaku![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/dmInU9RtYgI/0.jpg)
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The Jewel is in the lotus...What we seek we (already) are...![<3 <3](https://newbuddhist.com/plugins/emojiextender/emoji/little/heart.png)
Thank you for letting us know. Both you and genkaku were staples here for a considerable period, and I have fond memories of you both. Sad to hear of genkaku's passing, but happy to be reminded of their life and contributions here. gassho
A wonderful opportunity to practice dana.
To be Continued, no doubt.
I remember him with nothing but fondness, and his favourite phrase...Just noodling.
I hope he finds something useful here, or wherever he may be.
Peace to his family, love to all.
Outstanding.![<3 <3](https://newbuddhist.com/plugins/emojiextender/emoji/little/heart.png)
A good death. Is there any better way to die? Possibly peacefully whilst awake.
Death as a great bardo or transition is a wonderful teaching.
Thanks @genkaku, keep up the good work ...
Adam was diagnosed with an aneurism some time ago. He didnt share the details but I think he decided against any intervention. Because of his lifelong practice of developing awareness ( he would have jibbed at that description🙂) he was no doubt able to use the situation as a skillful means..
From Angus’s portrayal of Adams passing I would guess that he died with it rather than from it.
Everybody benefitted from @genkaku and his posts. That presence and ability continues ...
That essence is still with us as the link in the original post shows ...
http://genkaku-again.blogspot.com/
The archive of his writings is a wonderful treasure trove of wisdom, humour and sheer good sense..👍
And as a bonus he was such a good writer...those things don’t always go together. I frequently chuckle at his brio and style. He was cool, Adam was. Or to borrow the tongue- in -cheek spelling he often used, he was kewl.😊