More about TBC Director, Victor J. Dougherty
Victor James Dougherty
When my friends were reading science fiction novels I was reading books on transactional analysis. While others were watching movies I was enjoying documentaries. For some reason I have always been fascinated with either learning or how this mind/body functions. Finishing my masters degree in education, I have flourished teaching students of all ages, in a public setting, for over the past 26 years.
When I was 44, I experienced a very painful trauma in my life and began seeing a therapist for help. After a few sessions he told me I wasn’t having a mental crisis, I was having a spiritual one and then sent me to the American Buddhist Center. Ever since that day I have met with my teacher (founder of ABC) twice a week (and continue to do so even now) adding many other teachers and teachings. In 2018, while on sabbatical from education, I was blessed to be offered the position of Director of Temple Buddhist Center, as if my whole life had prepared me for this. My commitment is to my practice, the teachings and to my sangha (spiritual community) I invite you to join me on this journey of awakening.
Poetry, Music and Nature
I have always loved music and have been writing songs and poetry for many years, a few of those links are below. Often you will find me hiking, kayaking, cycling or camping out in nature. My day begins with meditation and practicing T’ai Chi Chih in my orchid nursery!
Everything in nature invites us constantly to be what we are. —Gretel Ehrlich
Victor’s music site: www.victorjamesdougherty.com
Link to Victor’s FB page: https://www.facebook.com/Victorsmusic