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|otherlanguage1=French | |otherlanguage1=French | ||
|otherlanguage1Prof=Good command | |otherlanguage1Prof=Good command | ||
|introbuddhism= | |introbuddhism=Around 1995, I travelled to Nepal and, while there, did a 10-day Goenka Vipassana retreat, which caught my attention. Then while working in Korea, I began to study and practice Zen Buddhism at a small international temple and at another small temple. I took refuge and had the intention to take lifetime vows, although I did not. | ||
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!) | |||
|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 | |||
|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 | |||
|advstudiesprogsdetails=Here are some of the main ones: | |||
• Hevajra teachings with Thrangu Rinpoche 2006 | |||
• Vajrayogini practice and studies with Lodro Sangpo 2016 – 2025 | |||
• Vajrayogini, Krodikali, Khenpo Gangshar studiy and practice - 2020 – 2025 | |||
• Mahamudra studies with Elizabeth Callahan (online) 2020 – 2025 | |||
|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. | |||
|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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