Nicole DerricottinDisposition 2014–15My Journey to ThailandA few months ago, I made a decision that would change my life. I decided to leave Tibet on a new adventure. I left for Thailand to study…Mar 31, 2015Mar 31, 2015
Nicole DerricottinDisposition 2014–15Death of a HermitA local hermit who lives in a nearby cave passed away last night. We all called him Crazy Uncle. He was quiet and kept to himself mostly…Mar 24, 2015Mar 24, 2015
Nicole DerricottinDisposition 2014–15LosarAs the New Year is approaching, I find myself anticipating the New Year’s celebrations, and I am looking forward to participating in our…Mar 5, 2015Mar 5, 2015
Nicole DerricottinDisposition 2014–15Propitiating Local DeitiesThere have been many different things going on in our village over the past few months. The medicine factory was built, which will be such…Jan 27, 20151Jan 27, 20151
Nicole DerricottinDisposition 2014–15A New Library — Part 2Over the past few weeks, our village has been hard at work developing the many new additions to our community. I have been completely…Nov 25, 2014Nov 25, 2014
Nicole DerricottinDisposition 2014–15A new libraryThis week has been quite eventful. There are many new and exciting developments in our village. A few people in the village are planning an…Nov 12, 2014Nov 12, 2014
Nicole DerricottinDisposition 2014–15Women in BuddhismI always knew I wanted to be a bhiksuni in the Sangha, and that I wanted to study the traditions of Buddhism. It was a goal I worked…Nov 5, 2014Nov 5, 2014
Nicole DerricottinDisposition 2014–15Actions Have ConsequencesThe village this week, has been buzzing in anticipation for the arrival of the famous lama. The villagers could really benefit from such an…Oct 23, 2014Oct 23, 2014
Nicole DerricottinDisposition 2014–15A Famous LamaI have just received word that a famous lama is coming to visit the neighbouring village that was hit by the naga illness. What an…Oct 21, 2014Oct 21, 2014
Nicole DerricottinDisposition 2014–15After the StormThe rumours of a hail storm turned out to not be rumours. A dreadful hailstorm hit with tremendous force last night. The winds were…Oct 8, 2014Oct 8, 2014
