Greetings all!
Unfortunately we are about to line up for standing meditation / march to dinner, so I cannot make this a long post. I just wanted to make a post more recent than November 2008, though!
This summer I am participating in the Humanistic Buddhist Monastery Life Program in Taiwan. We began the program two days ago, and life has been extremely... interesting... since then! Rules dominate everything-- putting the bag on the right side (as opposed to the left) of the body warrents a scolding, no slouching at any times EVER, and there is even an ettiquette for how to hold a book! But I'm learning a lot and will make another post soon. (However, we only have access to internet for 2 hours each day, but even that is not a given. I have no access to internet in my room or on my blackberry (ahh!), so I apologize if I'm slow to return emails or make posts!)
In late July I will move to Beijing, where I will begin a one-year (two if I like it and they like me!) fellowship at the Natural Resources Defense Council Beijing Office. I will be helping them on various projects, most notably their environmental law booklet, green buildings and sustainability program, as well as contributing to the organization's blog (www.greenlaw.org.cn).
Alright I must put on my rain-hat (think crouching tiger hidden dragon) and go back to the dormitory. Hope all is well and I intend to post again as soon as I have free time.
Sidi Goes to East Asia: Round 3. This time, it's serious.
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In the meantime, check out my facebook. (2009 Taipei, Taiwan photos uploaded.)
In the meantime, check out my facebook. (2009 Taipei, Taiwan photos uploaded.)
3 comments:
Hello Steve,
I checked out your facebook and I noticed that your position title at the NRDC is Princeton Fellow. Is there any relation to Princeton? Whatever the case, congratulations, that's a very notable job which should be very exciting. The Buddhist temple experience also sounds very excellent! Perhaps I can come visit you in China, when I'm in Korea?
JK
John! Nice to hear from you. Yes, my post is actually a year long (two if I like it) fellowship through Princeton-in-Asia, an organization affiliated with Princeton Univ. PiA has been around for 110 years and mostly consists of teaching English posts, but some (like mine) are in the workplace.
I definitely hope you can come visit me in Beijing!! I've also got Korea in my eye for a visit in the future! Keep in touch
Stephen,
Thanks for the update. Perhaps you can introduce a 60-min yoga session to your hosts as an international enhancement to their traditional meditation! Everyone here is fine. Mike is back in WA for at least 30-45 days. Take care and hope to hear from you soon.
Love
Dad
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