This is to inform the community that Jan Lohman left his body, early on Tuesday November 3rd, in Holland. He was 81 years old. He had suffered a minor accident after which he was hospitalised. During the treatment Jan, very simply, and very clearly, indicated that he was ready to go.. And he went, in peace. 

About 

Jan, who was a second cousin of Ruud Lohman, has been an active member of AVI Holland for years, as well as member of Stichting Aurofonds, a small foundation that since the eighties publishes books on Sri Aurobindo and the Mother in the Netherlands. Jan himself did also quite some writing on Sri Aurobindo's works, and was particularly devoted to Savitri. During the recent AVI meeting, which took place in the Netherlands this year, Jan was warmly lauded and thanked for all his services to Auroville and AVI.

He regularly visited Auroville during the winter months and supported Matrimandir, Unity Pavilion, Aikiyam School and possibly other projects.

Jan was planning to come here again coming January, had his ticket ready and looked forward to it. His travel plans now have changed. Farewell, Jan, you have been a real friend and brother to us.