Serving Sri Lanka

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  Expectation vs. Reality: Buddhism in Sri Lanka 18.08.2026 1h 26min

  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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  Americans Never Come Here: Until One Moved into Our House 11.08.2026 41min

  Living with a host family is one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of Peace Corps service in Sri Lanka. This week, Katie sits down with her two Sri Lankan host sisters, Pahanya and Dihara, to discuss the past two years of living together and becoming sisters. They discuss their first impressions of each other, some differences between how Americans and Sri Lankans eat and behave at home, their favorite memories together, and how their lives have changed since living together.
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  The Monk Who Knew Me from Facebook 03.08.2026 55min

  Katie talks with Sophie about the time they went viral on Sri Lankan social media and everything that came with it. They also cover what it's like being the only foreigner in their villages, how their approach to all that attention has shifted over time, honest doubts about their service, and ideas around how to build a good life. Sophie is a Canadian-American Peace Corps Volunteer from Toronto who is serving in Uva Province.
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  What NOT to Wear in Sri Lanka 26.07.2026 45min

  Katie chats with Gina about how she felt about coming to Sri Lanka, cultural differences between Americans and Sri Lankans regarding clothes, what she packed for Sri Lanka and what she wishes she hadn't, and other topics. Gina is a Peace Corps Volunteer from Virginia who is serving in North Central Province.