Debbie Coats

Debbie Coats has been a student of Buddhism and the Shambhala teachings for 22 years. She lives in London, England with her husband and 11 year old son. She is a cancer nurse who specialised in writing and giving cancer information and worked on a cancer helpline for many years. Currently she manages the patient information website of Cancer Research UK. Debbie joined the Dorje Kasung at Vajrayana Seminary in 1990 and the practice of Kasungship has played a huge role in enriching her life. In 2005 she was appointed to the position of Desung Arm Commander on the Council of the Makkyi Rabjam.