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Within hours of learning the sad news of the passing of their dear friend, Mr Fredrick Hyde-Chambers OBE – popularly known as “Riki”, the Tibetan Community in Britain started praying for the deceased soul.
Tibetan children, teachers and parents recited Buddhist prayers for “Riki” during the morning school assembly on Sunday, 31st October at the London School of Tibetan Language & Culture (LSTLC) in east London. Tibetan teacher Ms Kunsang Chodon said that Tibetans had lost a good friend today. They recited Buddhist mantras “Om Mani Padme Hung”.
After the news unfolded, the Council of Tibetan Community in Britain held an urgent meeting earlier in the day. A Community Circular was then released to the Tibetan members and supporters, which reads: “It is with great sadness that we share with you the news of the sudden demise of our long time friend and supporter Riki Hyde-Chambers this morning. Riki was a well known and long time supporter of Tibet who spent much of his time working on the Tibetan freedom struggle. We, on behalf of the Tibetan community, extend our sincerest condolences to Riki’s family at this difficult time. Continue Reading