All Things Peace Corps
Who would have ever thought that our first snow storm would be in September. Yes, September 19th to be exact. A little early this year (last year the first snow …
First snow in Mongolia this year (2009) Read MoreUsually I post what’s been happening on this page, but today I wanted to post an email I sent to a friend, Monica who writes a great blog called Buddhist …
Having a plan (or no plan) Read MoreArriving and Teaching in Mongolia I’ve been living and working in Mongolia for a year now. It seems like just yesterday that Tsetsgee picked me up at the airport and …
Living And Learning In Mongolia: Starting Year Two Read MoreSometimes I just feel out of the loop. Durimaa, the Stupa Cafe manager usually picks stuff up for the residents when she does the weekly shopping for the cafe. But …
Durimaa’s Wedding Celebration Read MoreAugust 28th was the 6th Anniversary of of the Dolma Ling Community Center Soup Kitchen. It is the only 5-day a week soup kitchen feeding the hungry in Ulaanbaatar. Even …
Dolma Ling Community Center Soup Kitchen Anniversary Read MoreWell, I won’t write much but just wanted to tell you summer is winding down. Registration starts this week and my English classes start on the 7th. So, another school …
Last day of summer – Let’s go for a picnic! Read MoreWho would have ever thought that while living off the beaten track in Mongolia, I would have so many visitors. Judy and her daughter Zoey are traveling in Korea and …
Visitors, visitors, and more visitors Read MoreLast Sunday, Tsetsgee showed up at the center with the whole family in tow. “We’re going to Mandshir. Can you go?” she asked. I asked when and she said “Now!” …
Mandshir Khiid – Majusri Monastery Read MoreTsetsgee and I spent an afternoon touring The Bogd Khaan Palace Museum. Built between 1893 and 1903, the Winter Palace of Bogd Khaan is where Mongolia’s eighth Living Buddha, and …
Bogd Khaan Palace Museum in Ulaanbaatar Read MoreThis past week His Holiness Sakya Trizin Rinpoche has been teaching at Pethub Monastery. Gyatso and the other directors invited His Holiness to come to the center to give a …
His Holiness Sakya Trizin Rinpoche Read More