About Us
Dragonfly Temple is a non-profit church dedicated to guiding individuals through profound spiritual and personal transformations via personalized, one-on-one bufo ceremonies. Our mission is to provide a sacred space where participants can experience deep self-realization, mental and emotional maturity, and an understanding of the deeper meaning of life. We envision a world where everyone can access the life-changing wisdom of bufo, fostering a global community rooted in joy, intuition, and poise.
At Dragonfly Temple, we believe in the transformative power of the bufo experience, akin to the symbolic dragonfly which represents change, self-realization, and new beginnings. Our ceremonies, conducted by our skilled practitioner Shyla Brooklier, are designed to support individual journeys towards joy, happiness, and inner power. We are committed to offering a nurturing and safe environment where each participant can embark on a unique path to enlightenment and personal growth.
Symbolism of the Dragonfly
The dragonfly is a powerful symbol in many cultures, representing change, self-realization, new beginnings, joy, intuition, and poise. At Dragonfly Temple, we embrace these symbols as core aspects of our mission and the experiences we offer. Participants can expect to undergo transformative journeys that bring mental and emotional maturity, deeper life understanding, and a renewed sense of joy and purpose.
Meet Shyla
Founder, Bufo Practitioner, and Advocate for Transformational Healing
Shyla is a compassionate guide and rising presence in the world of entheogenic medicine. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, she cultivated her artistic roots by attending a performing arts magnet high school, where she studied dance and choreography. By the age of 17, she was teaching at her local dance studio and coaching a competition team, demonstrating her innate ability to inspire and lead.
Her transformative journey began in 2017 when she turned to plant medicine to overcome a profound struggle with addiction to street drugs and pharmaceuticals. Through sacred medicines, Shyla found the tools she needed to achieve sobriety, reframe her life, and embrace a more positive path like a great phoenix rising from the ashes.
Her Journey
The challenges she overcame during this period sparked her passion for psychedelics. Following life-changing encounters with LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, and ketamine, she was introduced to 5-MeO-DMT (Bufo). Her first experience with the toad medicine profoundly shifted her life, aligning her with her authentic self and bringing her deep joy, peace, and fulfillment—including the realization of her dream of becoming a mother.
Shyla is devoted to inspiring others to uncover the healer within themselves, particularly those navigating addiction, trauma, depression, or co-dependency. She believes in the fundamental right to explore consciousness as a pathway to healing and personal growth.
As an ethical vegan, Shyla envisions a future with less suffering and environmental destruction. She hopes to foster compassion and unity, creating a ripple effect of love and healing throughout the world.
Dawn of the Dragonfly
In 2024, Shyla founded Dragonfly Temple to provide a sanctuary for individuals seeking transformation through Bufo ceremonies. At Dragonfly Temple, participants are guided on their journeys toward joy, inner power, and self-discovery. Shyla is a skilled practitioner who offers a safe and nurturing container for exploration and healing, conducting each ceremony with compassion, respect, and integrity.
In addition to her facilitation work, Shyla brings her passion for wellness into the kitchen. She offers nourishing, plant-based catering for ceremonies and other healing spaces. Her menus, designed with care and attention to allergies and sensitivities, feature fresh, organic options that support physical and spiritual transformation.
Shyla’s and Dragonfly Temple’s mission is to empower individuals to reclaim their peace, authenticity, and joy while contributing to a more harmonious and loving world.
