It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Adrian Brito-Babapulle, husband, father, uncle, friend and more to many. Adrian died at home on a Sunday with loved ones by his side. He was 80 years old. May he rest in the peace and rise with Christ.
Obituary
Lucius Adrian Paul Brito-Babapulle was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, just before the end of the Second World War. He was the eldest of five children born to his father Paul, Reader of Veterinary Anatomy at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka, and mother Lydia. Home for the family growing up was a handsome 1920s villa in Ward Place in Colombo’s elegant Cinnamon Gardens district, and childhood involved frequent visits to extended family in the area and the wider Colombo Chetty community of the city, as well as weekend and holiday visits to family in the cooler climbs of Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya. He attended St. Joseph’s College Colombo along with his brother Gerard and both trained in their father’s profession as veterinarians at the University of Peradeniya, where Adrian also followed his father’s stead by lecturing. Adrian’s father had studied in the UK at the University of Edinburgh, so perhaps Adrian already had a draw to the UK in his blood. Whilst still at Peradeniya, he met his English wife, Rachel, who was in Sri Lanka at the time working as an English Teacher for Voluntary Service Overseas. They met the challenge of keeping a long-distance relationship alive in the days before Skype and FaceTime whilst Adrian was teaching in Sierra Leone Africa, and were married in 1973 in Portsmouth, UK. They began their married life in Paisley where Rachel worked as a teacher at Camphill High School and Adrian as a Science Technician at Merksworth High School. Adrian also completed further degrees in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Glasgow at the time. In the early 1980s, they moved to Macclesfield, where Adrian worked as a Pathologist for the pharmaceutical company Ciba-Geigy (now part of Novartis). Their only child Lewis was born in 1983. Just before Christmas 1987, they moved again to Beckenham (South East London) to be closer to Adrian’s brother Gerard and sister Finella, and to Rachel’s parents, and moved into what would be the family home in Beckenham for the rest of their lives. Adrian began work as a pathologist and eventually Head of Pathology at Welcome’s (now part of GSK) large research and development campus in Beckenham. He took early retirement from Wellcome in the 1990s and started work building his private practice which would be his work for the rest of his life in complimentary medicine, including homeopathy, flower essences and kinesiology. Rachel sadly passed away from cancer in 2008 but Adrian continued to work after her death and he continued teaching, advising, and consulting until his health declined this year. He was much loved by his family and friends, by his many students and the many people who sought his counsel. He passed away at home with loved ones at his side on Sunday 6th July, a few weeks before what would have been he and Rachel’s 53rd Wedding Anniversary.
Fr. Peter's Homily at Adrian's Requiem Mass
I’m here to do 2 things, to preach the Gospel, but I’m also privileged to be here as a friend of Adrian and to speak about the meaning of his life, and I’m going to try and do what he did naturally, which is speak about both at the same time.
Adrian was my friend and mentor for nearly 30 years. I first met him as a novice when he came to the monastery on retreat, and he politely challenged me about my posture and offered his help – which I politely refused, but then changed my mind – the best decision in my life.
Adrian changed my life – through him I discovered God’s call to me in a much deeper way – he was my Spiritual Director. Although I was the priest, (I couldn’t help but be aware) when with him, that really, he was the priest – the one who connects with God and acts as a bridge to him – a true pontifex.
He was an extraordinary man – with extraordinary gifts – and he lived for his work. A very good homeopath (his key skill) / chiropractor / psychologist and had psychic ability / he developed TEK protocol / he developed orchid remedies / he composed blends & also helped devise production protocols + the cards. And he marshalled all these skills / abilities & knowledge in a unique and totally compelling way. He answered every question you asked, and also told you what the real question should be.
And what underpinned it all was a phenomenal insight / understanding / knowledge of energy. All the details: of gates / meridians / how they linked / To say nothing of chakras 1 – 24 etc etc. It was Encyclopaedic. On several occasions I’ve phoned him about an obscure system. He’d give me chapter and verse on it, and why not to use it. Not a fan of reiki – leave that there. I once asked about how he got this knowledge, to which the answer would be through the martial arts. And if you pushed him further, he’d offer a childhood story of banging his head on a chimney pot?? Where do you go from there?
But the one thing he insisted on, when applying this great knowledge was the priority of ‘knowing’. And that was what he taught us all – ‘be in the space’ – be open and listen. It’s what he urged us all to do in our own disciplines, and it’s been something that has been fundamental to my own understanding of my vocation as a monk and a priest.
This was the Adrian we all loved and admired. And remember fondly. But there was also a steely side to Adrian. He wasn’t someone to compromise, he had high standards. He held you to account, sometimes on the couch. Why is your heart closed? Why are your pulsation points down? I was relieved, when I spoke to Joe at his recent 80th birthday party to hear it wasn’t just me. How many times did I, as I was driving to his house say to myself: I love me / I accept me / I will be me; and then go and promptly fail all the tests on his couch. It wasn’t a laughing matter, you felt you had let him down, then he’d tell me to say the phrases again, in his presence, and magically everything would start coming back into alignment again?? He’d also pick you up on your language if he thought it loose or not correct. You could be polite as much as you like, but if he thought it was hiding something, he could cut through it ruthlessly. Use clean language he’d say. But that was part of the deal, it was never personal, just straight forward and making you more aware of what you were actually saying, and therefore what you were thinking. I think at one stage in our relationship I did at times fear him – so much power / so observant / so insightful. But that grew into profound respect and complete trust, and in the last years I came to love him very much. He used to describe it as unconditional acceptance. He taught me what unconditional acceptance looked like, and importantly what it felt like. Or sensing / feeling / knowing, as would delight in saying. The surprising thing about Adrian, (or not) was that he was all these things, and he was also a man – a Christian, of deep faith. He was a RC. But for all his knowledge about energy / chakras / orchids etc his faith was not a liberal one, but very much a traditional one. He strongly believed in the power of sacraments, he asked me to anoint him at least once, and he was a man of devotion, and was particularly drawn to the Eucharist (he used to say at times that it was the only thing that kept him in the Catholic faith) – the body of Christ. It’s why he was a Eucharist minister. And he also had a strong devotion to the miracle of Lanciano in
Italy, where in the 8th century the host actually turned into the flesh of Christ and was preserved. I think it was all part of his Sri Lankan culture that allowed him to hold this very traditional faith together with his understanding of energy in a very easy and natural way. It just flowed, and was all (held) by the grace of God, and was an outpouring of that grace. And I think as the years went on his faith became deeper and stronger.
So, how do we remember this man on the day of his funeral. When I spoke with Lewis to plan this Mass, he very graciously allowed me to select the readings. Just to say the opening hymn was one sung at Rachel’s funeral mass, and last hymn was one used often in Sri Lanka, we weren’t sure whether he liked it or hated it – maybe both! Back to the readings, the first reading is from the book of Revelation, it is about the coming of a new heaven and a new earth where the 2 come together; either heaven comes down to earth, or earth raises itself to heaven. It seems to me a good ‘energy model’ of a new creation which Adrian would have approved of, the reading is really a theology, and a working out of how God is calling us to be part of his kingdom, in a very healing and life giving way. It’s an overarching view of our journey, of connecting with the grace of God, and all the possibilities it opens up for us. For the Gospel reading, we’ve just had Matthew’s version of the healing of the Paralytic man. The story also appears in Mark and Luke, with the added detail that the friends of the man deliver him to Jesus by taking off the roof of the house and lowering him down, it’s a nice detail, but today I wanted to just look at the interaction Jesus has with the paralysed man.
In the first place the man is paralysed – which seems to speak for the woundedness of most conditions that people suffer from, there is an illness, or disease which stops the person moving as they should – it restricts life. On top of this, to be paralysed, speaks also about fear – fear paralyses, and also in a wholistic sense, stops the man from being his true self. The first thing that Jesus does is not heal the man, but instead he forgives his sins, then he heals him, and says go, get up, pick up your mat and walk. The forgiveness of sins then in a very real way frees the man mentally and emotionally to be himself – to reconnect properly with himself and God. Once this is done the man is truly free to continue his life according to this new order within himself, and this is
symbolised by being told to get up and walk away. This was the dynamic in many of Jesus’s healings, and in a way, it also (I think) inspired Adrian to do the work he did, in the way he did. The most important time in the session you were with him for, was at the end, when you understood the lesson - the reason, why the blockage – the sin, had occurred in the first place. After that you were freed to go home wiser and more in control of your life. After one miracle Jesus tells the person to go home and sin no longer – learn from your mistake. This ability to relate to people in a very personal and sacred way, is I think at the centre of what made Adrian so special. But in the end though, it came down to faith. Adrian was always aware that, putting all his energy models aside, as he said to me once, we’re just scratching the surface really. At the centre of all healing work, is the presence of a loving God, who we are asked to put our trust in. At one stage, I used to think that Adrian was a very good healer, but not a very good teacher, because if you asked him a question about something to do with an energy system or protocol, he seemed to make it very complicated – over complicated, and would emphasis something which looked from the outside not very relevant at all. But I came to understand, that what he wanted, is for you to not trust a system, but to trust yourself, and God working through you, that was the real ‘knowing’, that was the space he was always trying to lead us to. The famous: ‘I am Me, so that the light of God can shine through me, so that my shadow is not cast on this earth, and so God’s light cannot be hidden’. To give the full quote.
For the last year or more he kept on telling me his life work was now done, and that he was ready to go. I last spoke to Adrian the day before he died, after 3 weeks or so, of his so called ‘recuperation’; he sounded very flat to me, and I think I realised then that this could be near to the end. He gave me one-word answers to questions, but still in a very lucid and deliberate way, as he was his custom to do. The last book he had been recommending, was the ‘life giving sword’, and the thought crossed my mind - you’re still wielding sword to the end - the sword of life, the sword of clarity and the sword wisdom. Today we say our farewell to Adrian, or as he used to say – ‘till the next time’. And as he always said, it’s a soul journey that we are on, so we pray now during this Mass that his soul will continue its journey back to the Lord, and that he will hear those words – well done good and good and faithful servant, come and share more fully in your master’s joy.
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He was probably one of (if not the) most extraordinary people I have ever met.
I am sure he is sadly missed by his family and friends, and I send my heartfelt condolences.
Missing you so much lately. You were always the most rapid responder to my posts, and openly welcomed and graciously answered all my questions. I do not know if I have ever expressed gratitude and appreciation for your family for providing our family with a much-loved great-grandmother. I recently read my great-grandmother's obituary and was reminded of how important you were to her. She was raised by Dr. Nicholas and was close to Dr. Lucius. Both their names appear on her death certificate, too. Rest in peace, dear Adrian, you and your ancestors have done much for our family as well.
Their vibrational frequencies made huge differences to the well-being of those clients and I can only thank, with my whole being, that the universe led me to the work of this gentleman.
May you rest in peace, with The Most High Divine Creator watching over you.
Sincere condolences to your family and loved ones.
Thank you for guiding me to know my soul mission, I really really miss you and you always live in my heart.
Monica
I felt grateful to meet you in the earth.
Xx
F
He brought so much joy to my childhood, especially during Christmas. Those memories full of laughter and warmth are ones I’ll always cherish. He even made Jehan’s first Christmas feel extra special.
Thank you, Uncle Adrian, for the love, the wisdom, and the happiness you brought into our lives. You’ll always be remembered with love and gratitude.
I feel lucky to have re-connected with him recently and will miss him dearly, such a loss to the world. Sending love and prayers to Adrian and family 🙏🏻💕
Louise xx
supportive and caring brothers and Gerard will miss him immensely. We had some good times with Christmas and Birthday
gatherings. The two families had a fantastic
and memorable holiday in
India in 2006. His support of Rachel during her cancer journey and the
way he coped with her loss was remarkable. Now happy and reunited. Rest in peace.
Vasantha and Sophie
Love courage and hope to Lewis.
Love condolances and hope to his sisters Andrea and Finella.
Adrian always enquired how my husband’s health was and always asked about my daughters. On occasions they attended with me he enjoyed chatting to them too.
I started to drop Adrian home after Mass, very much enjoyed our chats about his life. Then I progressed to collecting Adrian on Sunday mornings too. I have many fond memories of us chatting and laughing in my car on a Sunday morning.
Adrian, always a very well dressed gentleman, missed very much from our pew at Mass.
Rest in peace.
As a therapist and teacher, you were irreplaceable with your knowledge and gifts!
Thank you!
He had the biggest heart of anyone I ever met and projected “universal Love” to all he came into contact with. As an empath, I sometimes experienced strange encounters I didn’t understand, but Adrian was always able to understand & interpret what the event was.
I feel so grateful and humbled to have had this amazing man in my life, as a teacher, interpreter, and friend, and I am among the many who will miss him dearly.
Rest in Peace dearest Adrian! Ho’oponopono!!🙏🙏💕💕🌈🌈
Please accept our deepest condolences at the untimely passing on of Adrian He was my batch mate I met him in 1964 , I had known him for 60 years He is a very capable multi talented person who never ceases to amaze people He was extremely helpful when I needed help and vice versa .He will be sadly missed by all who knew him May his soul rest in peace Soory and Mena
Monica Handa
You will be sadly missed but thank you for great times
I know you as a very dedicated colleague with a very special knowledge of orchids and kinesiology. I was happy to get to know you when you came to Belgium on a course we shared. Thank you for the good memory and all the good energies you leave behind....
An
Adrian was different, Adrian was wise. Such wisdom and understanding I had never encountered. The help he gave me through difficult times was powerful physically and emotionally and always coming from the heart.
We moved to our home country France in 2005 and for my 70th birthday in 2014, he sent me a beautiful poem "Those who were"
Here is the first three lines of that poem which I dedicate to Adrian with deep gratitude.
"Sometimes a thing can change your life for ever
A someone you don't know is at your door
They bring into your life a little magic "
Thank you Adrian I will never forget you.
"Repose en Paix"
His understanding of the human body was exceptional; his ability to take new ideas on board (many contrary to standard medical dogma) was second to none; his analysis of patient's problems was exemplary; and yet he remained modest and self-effacing. A rare person indeed!
When he 'retired' he was always at the end of a WhatsApp, email or phone to give expert advice. He is sadly missed - we've lost a friend, confidant and downright great guy.
We were very sorry to hear about Adrian’s passing. He was a truly remarkable man, healer and teacher. Although I have not seen him recently due to moving away from the area and some health issues we kept in touch and he was often in my thoughts especially recently.
His photo on the tribute page embodies his special qualities....straightforwardness, kindness and compassion,
I love the photo of Adrian with Rachel. I never met Rachel but she looks a beautiful person and Adrian quite obviously loved her dearly and missed her terribly. It is comforting that they are now re-united.
May he rest in Peace.
Sincere condolences to you and the family and those close to him.
With love
Sue
I am glad he is at Peace with his wife now
Thankyou Adrian
My heart goes out to you on the loss of your father. There is an emotional wrench on the loss of one of our parents like little else in life. I send you my warmest wishes and condolences.
Your father was an important person in my life. Knowing him rescued me from being on various drugs such as Beta blockers for the whole of the last 30 or more years. He resolved several issues in my health that the NHS could not solve, and sometimes the impact was immediate.
I remember when, in my 50s, I broke a collarbone playing cricket. I went to Adrian before I went to Bromley Hospital, and he gave me a homeopathic remedy to speed the healing process. When I returned to Bromley 2 weeks after my first visit, and they looked at the X-rays, they declared themselves astonished at the speed of my recovery. Of course, being traditional doctors, they were not interested when I told them it was due to homeopathy.
He was also brilliant on a number of occasions when I injured my back. Though I live in Scotland now, I went to see him last year just before going on a 3-week holiday abroad, afraid it would be ruined by back pain. His magic touch, and detailed understanding of the human body, meant an almost immediate recovery and a pain-free holiday.
I also remember your mother - a lovely, warm, gentle person, who was taken away too soon.
My heart is with you in this time of grief.
George Hosking
Adrians final moments on July 6th 2025
I edited this video to honor and thank you, featuring the orchid stories of you and Don from the Orchid Essence Healing book, so that people in the Mandarin-speaking world can know about your contributions.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrTtZTVhPsM
Love,
Chih-Peng
I admired his history and his achievements.
Catherine Carrigan, medical intuitive healer and Amazon bestselling author, interviews Dr. Adrian Brito-Babapulle, creator of Therapeutic Energy Kinesiology and co-creator of flower remedies from orchids.
Requiem Mass, Wake & Committal Service
A wake will be held immediately following in the garden of the St Anthony's Parish Centre, two doors to the left of the Church, next to the Presbytery. Please ensure you are dressed comfortably for the weather and uneven terrain. A buffet British-Sri Lankan afternoon tea with finger foods, cakes, tea, coffee and soft drinks will be available.
Those who wish to attend a short Committal Service at the Beckenham Crematorium Chapel are welcome to join the family. The family will return directly to the wake following the service.
Please download the Memorial Details sheet for your information and convenience.
RSVPs would be greatly appreciated by midday on Thursday, 24 July. However, if you miss this timeline, please know you are still most welcome.
Those who are unable to attend may view the Requiem Mass via the livestream link below. The link will remain available after the Mass.
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