Born: Oregon, July 19, 1951
Education:
Coursework, Various Universities in California
High School Diploma
Certifications:
Drepung Loseling University India; Certificate of Reincarnated Master; Buddha Maitreya Galwya Jampa
Career:
Director of Shambhala, Shambhala Monastery (1995-Present)
Military:
Hospital Corpsman, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps (1970-1974); Served, Vietnam War
Creative Works:
Featured in Many Articles in Tibet (1995)
Awards:
Honoree, Medal of Buddha Maitreya, Nepal Buddhist Scholars (2005)
Religion:
Christian
Family:
Son of Harold Spencer and Imogene Spencer
Married: Mandarava Tara Kumara
Children: Ananda; Mayi; Sophia; Asangha; Kiva; Ariana; Trina