Told through the voices of 21 Volunteers and staff speaking different languages from around the world, this story shows how every language lesson learned—whether a small victory or a humorous misstep—bridges difference and paves the way for understanding and collaboration among Volunteers and the community members they work alongside. 🌉 Share this #PeaceCorpsLanguageWeek video and your own language journey story with our toolkit: https://adobe.ly/3KtdKDe | Peace Corps

[Bilingual] 🪷 WHAT KIND OF LOTUS ARE YOU? Walk for Peace – Cultivating Inner Peace Through Mindfulness 🎄 Christmas Message In this reflection, Venerable Paññakāra speaks about the four types of lotus, a teaching that helps us understand our own inner condition and the path toward peace. 🌱 The first type of lotus grows beneath the water and never reaches the surface. It represents those who are overwhelmed by suffering, pain, and despair, and who feel unable to rise above their circumstances.