Charley has been an active member of the Colorado Shambhala Community for over 25 years. He is a licensed clinical social worker and currently does grief counseling for TRU Hospice. He lives in Lafayette, CO with his wife, Norah Murray, and enjoys volunteering at her school, Ziji Early Elementary School. He also enjoys sports, home renovation, and studying and teaching about meditation and the Shambhala Tradition.