I met Martha when she arrived at Naropa Institute to register for the BA in Buddhist Studies. Little did I know then what an impact she was about to have on Naropa, on myself, and on the broader world of CTR in North America. Martha was extremely generous in her support of Naropa University, the Nalanda Translation Committee, the Halifax Buddhist sangha, and many other organizations and individuals. Her donation of one million dollars allowed us to establish Naropa’s endowment fund, and her support was pivotal in our move to Lincoln School and our acquisition of the Arapahoe campus. But what I most appreciate about Martha was not just what she gave but how she gave! Martha gave straightforwardly and with directness, without looking for affirmation nor for recognition. She was clear about what she wanted to support and equally clear about what she chose not to. She did not backtrack or second guess. And once she had donated, she let it go and moved on, no strings attached, no plaque, no “naming opportunity,” no focus on herself. From Martha I learned a lot about giving and receiving with kindness, simplicity, and sanity. Martha’s connection with Trungpa Rinpoche was deep and strong, as was her commitment to the dharma. I relied on her support and friendship over the years and the many ups and downs of our community. I could count on her as a true friend to give honest feedback and not shy away from difficult discussions. At the same time there was so much warmth and laughter. I will miss all of that— as well as Martha’s famous “rumdums.”