I became involved in Triratna 10 years ago looking for friendship and community and for a way to work with my unruly mind. I found all of this and much more, and I was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order in 2024.
I work full time as a gardener in a large and beautiful public garden. I love observing the cycles of nature, being outside in the elements and nurturing plants and people. Outside of work I also love being in wilder landscapes – some of my happiest memories involve doing rituals outside in wild places sometimes in driving wind and rain or in the beating sun. Often these rituals have been with members of the Taraloka community!
I have had really important and life changing retreats at Taraloka so it is a great joy to now take part in leading retreats in this special place.