ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Katie sits down with Christian to discuss their expectations and experiences of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. They chat about their meditation and contemplative practices before coming to Sri Lanka, what they expected Buddhism here to look like, some realities of how it's actually practiced, draw some comparisons to the Christian mainstream in the US, and more.
Disclaimer: This episode touches on sensitive topics, including religion. Neither Christian nor Katie is an authority on Buddhism or anything else — they are just sharing their experiences. Their views do not represent those of the US Government or the Peace Corps.
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