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David Whitehorn
Chair of the Shambhala Working Group on Aging
Initially educated as a neuroscientist, David was on the faculty of the University of Vermont, College of Medicine from 1970 to 1982. At age 41 he made a mid-life career change and became a psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (MScN from Yale, 1985). In 1988 he moved to Halifax with his wife (Sarah Trefethen) and four month old daughter Rose. In Nova Scotia, David was involved in developing the Nova Scotia Early Psychosis Program, a pioneering program for young people with psychosis. Since retiring from the mental health system in 2005 he continues as consultant on early psychosis to the Dalhousie University Department of Psychiatry.
David met Trungpa Rinpoche in 1971 in Vermont. He attended the 1980 Vajradhatu Seminary and was on the staff of the 1985 seminary. In Burlington, Vermont he helped found the Dharmadhatu and held numerous administrative posts, including co-director.
After moving to Halifax he renewed his interest in Kasung practice (begun at the 1980 seminary) with particular involvement in Desung practice. In addition to being the Regional Desung Officer for a number of years, he served as Desung Officer for several Magyal Pomra Encampments. Currently he holds the rank of Rupon and is a member of the Desung Council that advises the commander of the Desung Arm of the Dorje Kasung.
His Shambhala name is Mountain Drum.
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