Duda is a a therapist and life coach and a practising Buddhist. After studying and practising Buddhism since 2014, she created a 7 weeks online course on practical Buddhism that would resonate with any person wanting to learn how to implement the values of compassion and kindness into their modern day lives.
She believes Buddhism to provide long-lasting answers to our pain with new perspectives on life that results in long-lasting happiness.
Early on in life, Duda's father introduced her to Stoic philosophy and ancient spiritual teachings, encouraging her to question why things are the way they are and if they should be any different. That upbringing was the cornerstone of her on-going success and an authentic way of living. Always in search for her own truth, she became a keen spiritual seeker.
When she faced deep losses she realised she had to dig deeper in order to heal. That's when she took on the inside job. Buddhism, in particular, Buddhist psychology, helped her overcome grief, depression and workaholic tendencies which compensated for her deep-rooted pain.
In 2014, Duda spent time in a Tibetan Buddhist monastery where she took her vows. Today she continues her Buddhist practice and is passionate about sharing Buddhist teachings in pragmatic and simple ways so that anyone can give it a go.
Relevant Trainings and Qualifications:
- Certificate of Foundation of Tibetan Thought, Tibetan Buddhist, guided by Geshe Tashi Tsering
- The Power of Awareness, Mindfulness Training with Tara Brach & John Kornfield
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training, S. Santorelli & F. Melee-Meyer
- Masters in Sociology and Croatian Culture, University of Zagreb, Croatia
- Diploma in Counselling, Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors, Australia
- Cert. IV in Training and Assessment, Connect Training, Australia
- Ongoing professional development relevant to counselling, coaching and Buddhism