Excerpt from the Interview with Jeremy Hayward, Science and Nonduality Anthology Vol 1, 3 DVD set
JEREMY HAYWARD was trained in physics and biology at Cambridge University, England, where he received a doctorate in physics. He began study and practice of Buddhism in 1967 and became a student of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in 1970. In 1974, Jeremy helped to found the Naropa University under the guidance of Chögyam Trungpa and was vice-President of the University for the first 10 years, and a Trustee for the next 12. In 1977 he helped to create the Shambhala Training program and has been a central figure in the development of the Shambhala teachings ever since. He has conducted seminars and retreats on Shambhala and Buddhism throughout North America and Europe.