Achim

Aruna writes: “My beloved father Achim died on 8th May in Germany at around 5pm. He was very relaxed and at peace when he took his last breath. A caretaker, Lianne, was with him, holding his hand and telling him that he can let go and go on the journey.

“Before this moment, he had looked intensly at a poster of a big old tree hanging over his bed and then at the picture of his master Osho. She had put one of his classical music CDs on that he loved so much. After he left his body, Lianne opened the window to let him through. She told us that there was so much peace and a sweet wonderful scent in the room.

“I’m sad and happy at the same time, flooded with so many memories of him and us together in so many places around the world, in so many adventures together. I’m so very grateful that I was his daughter, that he was my father. I will miss his full body laughter, his intense facial expressions, his sincere interest in so many things, his sweetness and simpleness, and his truthfulness.”

Achim was almost 89 years old.

Satyananda writes to Aruna: “Your father was a wonderful man. There is Tarot card called ‘Ordinariness’. She stands for sincerity and modesty. It is my favourite card. For me, Achim was the one which fitted the card the best and I can understand your sadness.”

Tributes

You can leave a message / tribute / anecdote here…

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Virochana (…old days in Frankfurt…)

Beloved Aruna, Thank you for sharing the news of your father’s graceful transcendence. He was a beautiful soul and I can only imagine how much you will miss him. May your heart sing in gratitude for the many moments you shared and may you experience him always, as an integral part of who you are and will continue to become.
Sunshine

I didn’t know Achim very much, but I felt he was rare, contributing positive energy, throughout!!
Michael Vedam

He was a most lovely man and my roommate for two years on the Ranch. We came from different directions to arrive together with Osho.
Sarvananda

It was a real blessing to have known him. Fly high Achim, you beautiful being!
Sundro

Farewell Achim! You are one of the most loving beings I have had the privilege to meet on my journey. When I visited you and your family for the first time in Frankfurt three decades ago, I was welcomed like another beloved family member and I have always held the memory of that first magical meeting in my heart.

Bhagawati

Oh Achim. Thank you for the hand made Spaetzle you made, the great stories you told, your sincerity and humor. You turned me on to lamour and higher living. Ein edler Mensch! I agree with Satyananda. Big hug to a great Mensch. Alles liebe Aruna, wie schön dass ihr euch hattet!
Amrit

I worked with Achim for three months in Rajneeshpuram. He was truly a great fellow – full of humour and mischief. We laughed every day, and had some great talks out in those huge valleys, as we prepared the tents for a world celebration. His humility and generous heart spread warmth all around. I never saw Achim since, and my thoughts flow towards him on this final voyage.
Sudas

Achim – what a beautiful man – with a memorable laugh and ever-loving energy. On the ranch we went through it Achim stayed with his feet on the ground and his spirit flying. Bon voyage friend,
rashid

Beloved Aruna, I am very touched to read that Achim left his body, you remember, sometimes I liked to kind of borrow him as a father… it was loooong time ago in Giessen. Farewell to Achim and lots of love, and I am wondering where you are and hope you are doing well, biiig hug and much love…
Amar

Hello beloved Aruna, warm hug to you and an embrace to your loving sweet dad. My heart and thoughts are with you. May his journey be as peaceful and joyous as his life. Sending you and the family much love,
Devapria

Achim, I wish you much joy and a safe journey on your travels on the other side. Thanks for being my fellow traveller. Much love,
Pragito

Farewell, Achim. I always always enjoyed meeting you. It’s been an honour.
Madita

Beloved Aruna, I still hear his voice – there is so much comfort and assurance when I hear him – his humour, his silence, his being so rooted in himself. I am so blessed to have known him in the early 80’s in Frankfurt and on the Ranch. I wish you and your family and friends the best journey possible. Much love
Nilima

I will never forget the first time when I met Achim on the Ranch: I had to go to the tool shop and before I entered I already heard the music of a Beethoven Symphony coming out of the wooden shed. When I was entering Achim sat in his impressive stature at a work table cleaning a chain saw looking up me with a wild twinkle in his eyes! We hit it off right away talking about the beauty of classical music (since I was a violinist) and through all the Ranch years, in the good and rougher times, he sort of became my Ersatz-Dad. I loved and respected him so much and enjoyed his witty humour! Farewell, beloved soul, bon voyage!
Pravira

Beloved Aruna, I always felt how lucky you and your two sisters were to have had such a generously loving father. I’ve had such a great time with him in the toolshop and was happy to hear that he had gone to Southern France after the Ranch to finally paint all those pictures he had always wanted to do. Aufwiedersehen mein lieber Freund ! And lots of love from
Yojana