In Loving Memory of Zenji Frank Ganz

23 April 2026

Our beloved Sangha brother and dear friend, Zenji, left the body peacefully on 23 April 2026 at 11:00 pm in Portugal. He was held in the grace of his devoted caring team, with Moojibaba’s presence and love close at hand.

There was truly no one like Zenji, and we adore him—a rare and iconic character who lived simply, laughed heartily, served selflessly and loved without condition. To look at Zenji was to see a man completely free from the burden of ‘image.’ He was famously, lovably eccentric—often draped in a kaleidoscope of wild colours that seemed to say, “It is not about how I look; it is about how I love.” He had no interest in the superficial; he clothed himself in the bright radiance of a joyful heart, and just to look at him could bring a smile to your face.

His life was already a quest for Truth when Zenji met Moojibaba in 2006. Recognising he had found his Master, Zenji immediately offered his life to Satsang. For two decades, he worked with tireless devotion as an editor and publisher, helping to share his Master’s words in books that have been read in nearly every corner of the world.

“We, as one, can never be apart!” ~Moojibaba

Zenji was present in Monte Sahaja right from its very first days in 2011. He found his heaven on earth in those hills, at the feet of Moojibaba, and rarely felt the need to leave. He was a pillar of the community, with boundless energy, always having space for whatever was needed in the moment. Zenji was the one who would quietly take your dinner plate to wash it, carry your heavy bags without being asked, and ensure your every need was met before he thought of his own.

Zenji in Monte Sahaja

Zenji embodied the commitment to being a true friend to every soul he encountered. His circle of friends, spanning every corner of the globe, was as diverse as his wardrobe.

Above all, Zenji’s life was a testament to the Recognition of Truth. His contemplation of the Master’s pointings was unceasing, and his zest for Freedom expressed itself as pure, selfless service (Seva). He didn’t just study the Truth; he lived with a conscious commitment to his own freedom.

Zenji with his family and Moojibaba at Monte Sahaja

Zenji’s loving family in Germany, his Sahaja family in Portugal, and a global Sangha will timelessly carry the fragrance of his beautiful spirit.

“If your heart is empty, you are not afraid of the day that’s going to come.
Because nothing can overtake your Emptiness.”

~ Moojibaba

Photo Gallery

Zenji with his family from Germany and many from his care team, in Monte Sahaja

On Zenji’s birthday in 2017, he presents a homemade booklet to Moojibaba made from the guidance shared in satsang: “An Invitation to Freedom”, inspiring the creation of the beloved pocketbook that is available worldwide.