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In 2001, back in Canada, I discovered Gampo Abbey. There I met Thrangu Rinpoche during the consecration of the stupa. I stayed for two years and during this time, I took refuge and bodhisattva vows and started ngondro with Thrangu Rinpoche on subsequent visits. Ani Pema was there for two yarnes, and I benefitted from those teachings and from personal discussions with her. I had a chance to attend Shedra for one semester, with Lodro Sangpo, Karl Brunnholzl, Andy Karr. I met many great teachers there, including Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche and Mingyur Rinpoche. | In 2001, back in Canada, I discovered Gampo Abbey. There I met Thrangu Rinpoche during the consecration of the stupa. I stayed for two years and during this time, I took refuge and bodhisattva vows and started ngondro with Thrangu Rinpoche on subsequent visits. Ani Pema was there for two yarnes, and I benefitted from those teachings and from personal discussions with her. I had a chance to attend Shedra for one semester, with Lodro Sangpo, Karl Brunnholzl, Andy Karr. I met many great teachers there, including Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche and Mingyur Rinpoche. | ||
This began a multi-decade journey of study and practice. Over the years, I travelled to many places to study with Thrangu Rinpoche, including Nova Scotia, Maine, New York, Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, Sarnath, and Kathmandu. And I’ve had the good fortune to study and practice with many great teachers. (I really should be enlightened by now!) | This began a multi-decade journey of study and practice. Over the years, I travelled to many places to study with Thrangu Rinpoche, including Nova Scotia, Maine, New York, Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, Sarnath, and Kathmandu. And I’ve had the good fortune to study and practice with many great teachers. (I really should be enlightened by now!) | ||
|refugehistory=I took refuge twice. Once with Cheong Hye Sunim in Korea around 1997. And once with Thrangu Rinpoche in Canada in 2001. | |refugehistory=I took refuge twice. Once with Cheong Hye Sunim in Korea around 1997. And once with Thrangu Rinpoche in Canada in 2001. | ||
|formalvows=Yes | |formalvows=Yes | ||
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The specific dates I have listed above are approximate. | The specific dates I have listed above are approximate. | ||
|previousretreatscomplete=Yes | |previousretreatscomplete=Yes | ||
|previousretreatsdetails=I attended yarne at Gampo Abbey in 2001 and 2002. I have also lived in different Buddhist centres, residences, and temples, for a total of about nine years. | |previousretreatsdetails=I attended yarne at Gampo Abbey in 2001 and 2002. I have also lived in different Buddhist centres, residences, and temples, for a total of about nine years. | ||
|ynadvstudiesprogs=Yes | |ynadvstudiesprogs=Yes | ||
|advstudiesprogsdetails=Here are some of the main ones: | |advstudiesprogsdetails=Here are some of the main ones: | ||
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• Vajrayogini practice and studies with Lodro Sangpo 2016 – 2025 | • Vajrayogini practice and studies with Lodro Sangpo 2016 – 2025 | ||
• Vajrayogini, Krodikali, Khenpo Gangshar studiy and practice - 2020 – 2025 | • Vajrayogini, Krodikali, Khenpo Gangshar studiy and practice - 2020 – 2025 | ||
• Mahamudra studies with Elizabeth Callahan (online) 2020 – 2025 | • Mahamudra studies with Elizabeth Callahan (online) 2020 – 2025 | ||
|ynofferedservices=Yes | |ynofferedservices=Yes | ||
|offeredservicesdetails=I have lived as a resident in dharma places for many years. In this way, I have contributed to the communities, as cook, housekeeper, bookkeeper-light, and in other roles. I’ve also helped to serve visiting teachers and lamas when they have visited. This has included preparing food, cleaning, running errands, and basically helping to create the environment. | |offeredservicesdetails=I have lived as a resident in dharma places for many years. In this way, I have contributed to the communities, as cook, housekeeper, bookkeeper-light, and in other roles. I’ve also helped to serve visiting teachers and lamas when they have visited. This has included preparing food, cleaning, running errands, and basically helping to create the environment. | ||
|othercommunitywork=I’ve cared for friends and relatives who have needed support, including my elderly parents for many years. I have also served as ad hoc and formal volunteer, such as when a director of a local chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia (now Hope for Mental Health). | |othercommunitywork=I’ve cared for friends and relatives who have needed support, including my elderly parents for many years. I have also served as ad hoc and formal volunteer, such as when a director of a local chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia (now Hope for Mental Health). | ||
|retreatduration=36 | |retreatduration=36 | ||
|StartFunding=2026-09-01 | |StartFunding=2026-09-01 | ||
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|requestedamountCurrency=USD | |requestedamountCurrency=USD | ||
|requestedamount=41760 | |requestedamount=41760 | ||
|othermoney=Please note: | |||
|letterofmotivation=Two years ago, I moved back to the city of my childhood to be with my mother in her final years, and to integrate my early years with my current life. Gatineau, Quebec is a beautiful place, a sacred place to me, and a great place for Mahamdura practice. | |letterofmotivation=Two years ago, I moved back to the city of my childhood to be with my mother in her final years, and to integrate my early years with my current life. Gatineau, Quebec is a beautiful place, a sacred place to me, and a great place for Mahamdura practice. | ||
My mother and I were both excited for this new chapter and our opportunity to spend more time together. However, within just seven months, my mother’s already fragile health quickly deteriorated, and she unexpectedly passed away. In the same week, I also received a cancer diagnosis that would require surgery and other treatment. The following year became a time of burying my mother, receiving medical treatment, and feeling constantly displaced. | My mother and I were both excited for this new chapter and our opportunity to spend more time together. However, within just seven months, my mother’s already fragile health quickly deteriorated, and she unexpectedly passed away. In the same week, I also received a cancer diagnosis that would require surgery and other treatment. The following year became a time of burying my mother, receiving medical treatment, and feeling constantly displaced. | ||
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