Herbert Matthias Wickenheiser

West Topsham, VT

June 13, 1940 - August 31, 2024

Herbert Matthias Wickenheiser died peacefully on August 31, 2024, in Colchester, Vermont, surrounded by his sons, grandsons, and friends. A devoted Buddhist practitioner, he was supported in his transition by traditional chants and songs.

Herbert was an early attendant in the 1970s to his root teacher, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. He went on to sculpt Tibetan Buddhist carvings for shrines and buildings at Karmê Choling in Vermont and Dorje Dzong and Drala Mountain Center in Colorado. He is also remembered for his penetrating examination of the Buddhadharma and devotion to his teachers.

Herbert leaves behind his sons, Jacob Wickenheiser, Gampo Wickenheiser and Aaron (Erin) Wickenheiser, and four grandchildren, Demetrius, Necalli, Sorsha, and Osheen. His ashes will be scattered in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Please remember him in your practice at this time.

"That native mind itself is pure like space is emaho!"

Eight Wonderful Forms of Happiness, Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche

Arrangements are in the care of Guare and Sons Funeral Home of Montpelier, VT.  Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.