Mend-Ooyo’s work not separate from landscape
Nature of Mind and Mind of Nature
In Mongolia, both culture and creative expression are shaped by deep relationality with land, ancestry, seasonality, and the living forces of the natural world. Mend-Ooyo’s work emerges from this lineage, where poetry is not separate from landscape, but a dialogue with it, revealing the intimacy between nature and mind.
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Mend-Ooyo Gombojav
Mend-Ooyo Gombojav is one of Mongolia’s most revered contemporary poets, essayists, and cultural stewards. Deeply rooted in the landscapes, cosmology, and nomadic traditions of Mongolia, his work bridges ancient shamanic and Buddhist worldviews with modern literary expression. His poetry is celebrated for its lyrical intimacy with the natural world, exploring themes of land, ancestry, impermanence, and the subtle relationship between human consciousness and the living earth.
In recognition of his profound contributions to Mongolian culture and literature, Mend-Ooyo was awarded the Order of Chinggis Khaan, Mongolia’s highest state honor. He has also been named Poet Laureate of the World Congress of Poets, receiving the Golden Crown — one of the most prestigious international honors in poetry. Beyond his writing, he has played a vital role in Mongolia’s cultural life as a publisher, editor, and advocate for artistic renewal, helping bring Mongolian literature into global conversation while safeguarding its ancestral roots.
This event is offered in collaboration with Steppe & Soul and Mongolian artists in the Bay Area. Steppe & Soul is a pilgrimage platform rooted in long-standing partnerships with Mongolian artists, cultural leaders, and communities, offering relational journeys that bridge land and culture. https://www.steppeandsoul.com