I grew up in Adelaide and completed my RN degree there. I’ve nursed in Perth, Melbourne & Adelaide, mainly in paediatric oncology and more recently in paediatric palliative care as a clinical nurse consultant for South Australia and the Northern Territory. This year I’m finishing a masters in Palliative care. I also spent 3 years volunteering, working & travelling in India, Nepal & Mongolia, mainly at FPMT centres. Since 2004 I have been setting up a new international peace organisation for young people (founded by Lama Zopa Rinpoche), LKPY: Loving Kindness Peaceful Youth, which was launched in 2007.
I have grown up as a Buddhist (my father is an old student of Lama Yeshe’s) and Lama Zopa Rinpoche is my main teacher. I’m new to Brisbane and am excited to be a part of the Karuna Team and look forward to meeting everyone. (I’m here until mid September, then I will be overseas for 3 months to finish launching LKPY internationally then from December I will be back at Karuna full-time.)
Shyla.
