Bell Funeral Services "Committed To Care"

Swamini Vinayananda

27/07/1955 – 05/09/2022
Aged 67

The Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Margaret Anne Higgins
will be held in the Stratus Chapel, Bunurong Crematorium,
on Sunday (11 September) 2022 commencing at 12:30pm
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33 Comments

  • Steve Geoghegan Posted 09/09/2022 8:11 pm

    I offer a heartfelt thank you to this shining and gentle spirit, for her profound and wise teaching that affected my life so deeply and positively.
    I feel privileged to have known her, as a student and friend; her passing leaves the world with an irreplaceable loss.
    My sincere condolences to her family and the loving community that surrounded her.
    Rest well and peacefully Nivedita.
    With love, Steve.

  • Charlie Thermos Posted 09/09/2022 9:25 pm

    Swamini, thank you for the love, wisdom, acceptance, joy and friendship you gave me. Your beauty and memory will live on eternally beyond how I experienced and remember you in physical form. My heart is more open for having had you in my life. Who you were and are are extraordinary and true gifts. We offer our heartfelt condolences to your family and all who have been loved and touched by your magnanimous heart and beauty. May the Great lord hold you in Holy Silence and Stillness. A deep bow to you.

  • Helen Nichol Posted 10/09/2022 8:34 pm

    Blessings, love and thanks for the life of Swamini Vinayananda, for the generosity of Truth’s gifts and support given freely. Helen

  • Swami Paramananda Posted 10/09/2022 10:27 pm

    A diligent seeker with a lovely heart who spent her life serving.with inspiration. Glad to have known her.

  • Naida and Glyn Posted 11/09/2022 5:02 am

    Beautiful Swamini
    Thank you for your teachings, your words of wisdom and care, your compassion and the way you approached each moment and each person with a friendly smile and a kind word. You will be sorely missed and always remembered.
    All our love,
    Naida and Glyn

  • Raseshwari Martin Posted 11/09/2022 7:48 am

    A beautiful presence,… a beautiful lady… a gentle spirit… your grace and devotion was an inspiration to us all… Thankyou Dear friend With Mega Love Raseshwari xxx

  • David Williamson Posted 11/09/2022 8:24 am

    Vale Swamini Vinayananda. Sending all my loving good wishes to family and friends. I had the good fortune to first meet Swamini in Bendigo some years ago now and I used to travel to Castlemaine to participate in her meditation sessions and lessons. During this time she was an inspiring loving presence in my life and someone who both comforted and energised my soul. At this time I remember Swamini with great fondness and gratitude. With love from David.

  • Samy Narayanasamy Posted 11/09/2022 9:33 am

    We miss your aura of Divinity.
    We pray your teachings prosper in us.

  • MIchael Aw Posted 11/09/2022 10:00 am

    Very grateful that you follow this Spiritual path and spread the Truth and wisdom to the communities in this Life. You are a very special one to all of us, A pure one with great wisdom and holy desire for self-liberation. May you now dwell in eternal Bliss and merge with the Supreme Self.

    • Rod R. Posted 17/09/2022 3:06 pm

      From the early days in Philosophy to “accidental” meetings in Macedon and Castlemaine, you were always a beautiful soul.
      You said you loved the wisdom of the Tripura Rahasya. Rest in Peace now in the One Self.

  • Heba Nicolaci Posted 11/09/2022 11:08 am

    My teacher, a beautiful soul who gave selflessly. I will. miss you. Until we meet again in the etheric realm ✨ Om

  • Bharath BENOIT Posted 11/09/2022 11:54 am

    Her infectious smile, loving nature, her amazing creativity and blessed hugs will always remain with us. May her soul merge with the supreme and at the lotus feet of Gurudev….prayers of strength to the family. Always in our hearts Ma. We will miss you. humble pranams ❤

  • Julie Fitzpatrick Posted 11/09/2022 12:19 pm

    Dear Wendy, Ian and Family
    My thoughts and prayers are with you today.
    With all my love.

    Julie

  • alex Posted 11/09/2022 12:26 pm

    You were my first teacher, you taught me well. Your words were inspirational, your wisdom was enlightening. Thank you for being the person you were and continue to be in my heart.
    Shanti, Love and Eternal Light

  • Carolyn Posted 11/09/2022 12:29 pm

    Swamini, Beloved! Called Home! Dearest Heart! Radiating Love, Light and Compassion wherever she walked! Such a gift to those whom she came in contact with! Her Being resonated with the Buddhas and Bodhisatvas of which such a soul now resides. My Heart will forever hold that inner connection that is the Thusness of Tathagata! Until we meet again my Love….. Carolyn

  • Gina Baines Posted 11/09/2022 12:33 pm

    Thank you so much Swamini for sharing your light and wisdom with so many of us. What a life well lived! …Go well, wonderful person.

  • Gayle Joyberry Posted 11/09/2022 12:48 pm

    Beloved Swamini
    DONA NOBIS PACEM
    Thank you so much ❣️

  • Marie Galarneau Posted 11/09/2022 12:49 pm

    I feel so blessed to have met you Swamini. Thank you for your teachings, your peaceful and joyful presence. Thank you for your generosity and unconditional love. Rest in peace.

  • Michael Van Kerckhof Posted 11/09/2022 1:48 pm

    Margie What a lady. I had the privilege to connect with Margie over the last 5 years via Chris and it was always up lifting and fun. I will remember our last conversation and I hope I have the strength of character that Marg has, when my time comes. My love goes out to Marg, Chris and the whole family. Michael (MVK)

  • Linda Posted 11/09/2022 2:16 pm

    Sincere condolences to the family and Thankyou for your dear sister a privilege to have been a part of her macedon
    Class and to call her a friend May she rest peacefully

  • Swamini Amritananda and Moira Posted 11/09/2022 2:18 pm

    Hari OM. The angels have taken you to the feet of our Pujya Gurudev where you will be in eternal peace and infinite bliss. Your presence will always be with us and will fill our hearts with Love Love Love.

  • Bhavana and Pravin Tailor Posted 11/09/2022 2:25 pm

    Our heartfelt condolences to the family. We will miss her. She has inspired us. Thank you Amma. We love you. Om Shanti.

  • Lana Malakunas Posted 11/09/2022 2:26 pm

    My deepest condolences to Family and Loved Ones. Our dear Swamini will always be our shining light.

  • Wendy Dixon Posted 11/09/2022 2:28 pm

    How blessed I am to have met Swamini such a fabulous person who had a zest for life. Caring, sharing , knowing, teaching as she moved through life and a fabulous sense of humour. I wrote a poem for her which she laughed in her last weeks! My deepest love and gratitude to the family, my heart goes out to you at this sad time in your lives. There is always light even in the darkest times. Much love to all the people who have loved Swamini as much as me. Big love Wendy

  • Jagruti Billimoria Posted 11/09/2022 2:38 pm

    May her soul rest in peace.

  • Vignesh Posted 11/09/2022 3:00 pm

    Rest in peace Swamini. I will cherish the times when you were my Balavihar teacher. Your warmth and empathy will always remain with me.

  • Seema Posted 11/09/2022 4:10 pm

    The world has lost an inspirational and kind soul who helped enlighten many of us. Swamini Niveditaji will be sadly missed

  • Seema Posted 11/09/2022 4:11 pm

    The world has lost an inspirational and kind soul who helped enlighten many of us. Swamini Niveditaji will be sadly missed. She touched my life and helped me find my peace and equilibrium once again

  • Lesley Moir Posted 11/09/2022 7:44 pm

    Dearest Swamini, lovely friend, I am so glad we got to have coffee together in Castlemaine in April, a good long catch-up chat and a walk around the lake.
    By all the names I have known you over the years and in all your lovely colured robes, you have always been your beautiful blessed self. Thank you for your friendship. I know love and peace will guide you onward now. Hari Om Swamini.

  • Uta Nennecke Posted 11/09/2022 7:50 pm

    She lived love,understanding the weakness of human beings. To know her was grace. I thank you, Swamini! Uta

  • Mira snd Favid clark Posted 14/09/2022 10:31 am

    Hari OmMpranansat the feet of the lord.
    Swaminiji nivavitaji Maggie was all of these titles. But she was more. The embodiment of love patience especially with my Sanskrit and rajasic nature. We loved wept together and share so much with all her meticulous teachings. We loved her so much and all my families and friends outside the mission. Loved her too. Maggie and Les Firth Christine Wright whom had a lady’s retreat at her special home Minmia and Joan Read and Frank St John and so many more. It is not over. Wait for us darling friend. You are only a breathe away. ❤️✅✅

  • Robyn Posted 15/09/2022 2:53 pm

    Swamini, you were an inspiration and wonderful teacher. Your gentleness of soul touched with beauty and awe. Thank you for words of wisdom and sharing. May you rest in the universe of silence and being. Love Rob

  • Francis Gerry Posted 20/09/2022 3:30 pm

    Swamini,
    A rich and Gentle soul! Praise the Lord!

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