The teachings tell us that the world needs us tremendously, but that we have to start with ourselves. In service-oriented careers like medicine, striking that balance can be a particular challenge.

Kynan Brown is a second-generation Buddhist who grew up in Halifax, NS. He has been a practitioner for over 20 years and is very involved in the leadership of Shambhala Sun Summer Camp. He recently graduated from medical school, and began residency training this summer in Family Medicine in upstate New York.