"Marcia lovingly cared for her mother in her later years, reflecting a compassion that would define her life. She moved her mother closer and cared for her."
"Marcia traveled to India in 1971, spending time at Ganeshpuri Ashram, which became a profound spiritual turning point, leading her to become a Buddhist nun."
"Her photography served as a quiet form of witnessing, capturing moments of humanity, resilience, and truth that might otherwise go unseen."
"From the early 2000s through the pandemic years, she built a substantial and distinctive body of work, exhibiting in venues throughout Berkeley and San Francisco."
Marcia Ellen Poole, born on February 13, 1943, passed away peacefully at 83. She was raised in a service-oriented family and became a Buddhist nun after a transformative trip to India. Marcia embraced Buddhist principles, leading a vegetarian lifestyle. She studied graphic and visual design, creating digital art that captured moments of humanity. Her work was exhibited in various venues, and she was affiliated with the Digital Arts Collective. Marcia's life was defined by compassion, creativity, and a deep reverence for all living beings.
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