Perhaps the most important part of my background is that I was a student of a Tibetan master/teacher for ten years.  I have a college education, and hold a PHD in religion, as well as a Doctor of Divinity.  However, this doesn't mean that I try to impress anyone with this "alphabet soup".  I'm just a regular guy, and I put my pants on one leg at a time, like most guys, and even women these days!