Mother & Child Day is celebrated in Mongolia
Mongolia has a wonderful tradition: Mother & Child Day. And it’s a national holiday. And for us, it also signals the start of summer.
Mother & Child Day is celebrated in Mongolia Read MoreAuthor: Jim Damico
The Buddhist Center’s cook, Naraa retires
Our cook, Naraa retires this week. She had worked in the Stupa Cafe a few days a week. But said that was getting to be too much so she finally decided to retire
The Buddhist Center’s cook, Naraa retires Read MoreJim on the World Wide Web
I admit it, I’m a computer geek. I’ve had a website online since 1999. So, I thought I’d give you a taste of ‘my world’ on the Wide World Web.
Jim on the World Wide Web Read MoreBetween between
Well, I have a few days between semesters to tell you about some things, some weeks old, but I’m sure you don’t mind. I’d better do it now because next …
Between between Read MoreAnother certificate party in the books
Well, another semester has finished. In my short, very short speech to my students at their Certificate Party was that I was so grateful for having them as students. It …
Another certificate party in the books Read MoreNot always greener
Don’t get me wrong, I love Mongolia and the Mongolian people, but maybe some of you have the impression that it’s a great place to live, just like America or …
Not always greener Read MoreAnother tragic fire
Things seemed to be going well here, what with springtime temps rising and such. But this week, one of our nuns had tragedy strike her family. Ani Gegu has two …
Another tragic fire Read MoreIt’s Cool to be Kind – International Day to Be Kind
WHAT DOES MARCH 31st MEAN TO YOU?by C. Davaa, Shendrup Ling director “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” – His Holiness the Dalai Lama International Day To …
It’s Cool to be Kind – International Day to Be Kind Read MoreSad Ending to March
March started out so well since it came on the heels of Tsagaan Sar but I’m afraid it ended on a sad note. Two of our staff lost family members …
Sad Ending to March Read MoreSpring equals Change!
Yes, spring is definitely in the air. The temperature is increasing along with the number of pickpockets targeting Westerners with fewer layers on, even one’s wearing grubby Carhart’s. Don’t worry, …
Spring equals Change! Read More