Lou reed memorial 16 Laurie Anderson talking : personal/artistic relationship with Lou

and the meaning of being a couple
In the Buddhist tradition it takes days 49 days for the spirit to leave the body.It is called "bardo." Like Jewish Shiva, Irish wakes and different cultural rituals, it is a time for the living to share stories and simply just sit together to help each other and most importantly help the spirit be fully freed into into the Cosmos, December 16 was the fiftieth day and at the Apollo Theater a celebration of Lou Reed's life and work took place with his friends and family gathered with his wife the artist Laurie Andersen all saying goodbye, good speed Lou
BARDO: In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the 49th Day Ceremony is a way to ease that longing. A brief liturgy of readings and ritual offers loved ones the chance to let go. But equally important is what the ceremony means to the deceased. The 49th Day observance commemorates entry into reincarnation.
The ceremony marks the end of a period called the bardo. The word literally means gap or in-between state . In Tibetan Buddhism, the bardo is the 49-day transition period between death and rebirth.
This period is considered an opportune time for one's ``pure consciousness,'' which continues after death, to work toward enlightenment by confronting the wrathful and peaceful energies that are part of one's karma. The ceremony helps give the person courage through that process.

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

This is one of the most beautiful speeches I have ever seen delivered. What a eulogy. Great love. Thankyou so much Jim, for putting this up. 5 years later and it still has the power to touch people, with truth and that rare something called grace. Vale Lou Reed.

[@1NationUnderwood]

I'm trying not to cry, but Lou Reed's music saved my life. I've been a fan since age 11, Thanks for keeping me hanging on.

[@robinhirst367]

David Bowie

[@MegaSickcat]

After watching the video, I can see why Lou fell madly in love with Laurie. She speaks so eloquently, so truthful and with beauty in her words and her voice. What a great love they shared.

[@shannonfarmer4276]

Beautiful Laurie!

[@edwardmulholland7912]

That was Very beautiful - They had a real love story.

[@adric137]

I love what she says,it is very wise and insightful!

[@antmil2921]

a beautiful story

[@pacoval4577]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful memory.

[@mhill7569]

W☯️W....fm the ❣️Beautiful eulogy🌹🥀

[@kmac3215]

Soothing beauty

[@Yuri-hb9wo]

Ah...I have heard part of this "death" story in Laurie's film Heart of A Dog. Hearing her voice makes me feel so calm.

[@blueastral4082]

Magnifica la foto, parla molto. Laurie è una magnifica donna.

[@irishguy200007]

This speech would be a great intro to a rock song

[@Umbrella2]

I'm so sad...:'(

[@dailyflash]

What do you get out of writing such a mean comment for a video of his widow speaking at his memorial?

[@lastnamefirst4035]

I didn't see it as being mean. We are so used to Lauries stage and performance voice

[@antmil2921]

the drumming was too loud