…left his body on 21st March 2016 in Fremantle, Australia.
Ashoka (aka David Clark) was born in London. His father would have wanted him to work in his company but his passion was running marathons, so he left for Australia to get the best training. He came to Osho in early Poona One and lived a commune life in different places: Pune, Australia and Oregon. Once Osho said to him, “Running is your meditation”. In Pune he was mostly working as a main gate guard.
He liked to be in nature and his British humour was very popular.
Ashoka had been in care for nearly seven years, suffering from Alzheimer’s.
There will be an official farewell celebration for Ashoka in the West Chapel at the Fremantle Cementery on Thursday, 31th March, 10:00 am.*
Text and photos credit to Isha, Avinasho, Bhavan and friends from Munich
*Bhavan’s Eulogy for Ashoka
An Osho quote: Running as Meditation
Tributes
Beloved Sweet Ashoka, I never knew you personally very well, but have such clear memories of you around the Resort, for years. Sending light to you on your flight! Love,
Aneesha
Farewell, Beloved! I still remember your warmth, your big smile and happiness, the loving moments we shared. I treasure them.
Aviram
Thank you Ashoka for touching my heart, for making me laugh, being a great flatmate and being wonderful, Ashoka. I weep tears of joy for having known you in this life and that now your spirit is dancing and running about everywhere. Love and Gratitude,
Nanda
Fill the sky,
you crazy guy.
Love you,
Jivan
Always the most loving and the funniest front gate welcome from Ashoka. Incredible energy in that compact runner’s body. Buen viaje, Ashoka. Thanks for your wit and your love and your friendship.
Das Anudas
Beloved Ashoka, so many times at the Gateless Gate in Pune meeting you … your smile so dear and sweet and your humor crisp-clear, a great welcome into the Buddhafield at the Gate already … that is how you left your presence within my heart … good-bye beloved Ashoka, missing you already at The Gate.
Khushbu
Ashoka, it touches my heart to see your name here. I remember you as a kind support in Pune 1, and in Perth, for this insecure 20 or 21 year-old who felt so out of his depth at times. I always experienced your respect, warmth and kindness as a blessing. Thank you for in you in my life Beloved,
Valli (Vallabha)
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