Teach English to Monks
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Enjoy life in a Buddhist Monastery as you marvel at the morning alms and saffron robes. Reach a peace within as you explore the monastery and form friendships with your students, the monks.
Buddhism is a cultural and religious force that permeates through Nepal. From innumerable temples to all of the refugee Tibetan Buddhists, this is a central area for the practice of Buddhism. The training to become a monk starts very young and there are many Nepalese men who begin their long path to monkhood. The tradition covers Buddhist philosophy and practices as well as general basics of learning including English.
English is very important to the education of young monks since they will be able to communicate teachings to a wide audience and translate religious texts. There are some monks who leave the monastery after a certain age and a comprehensive education is important for them so they can find a new career.
Buddhism is a cultural and religious force that permeates through Nepal. From innumerable temples to all of the refugee Tibetan Buddhists, this is a central area for the practice of Buddhism. The training to become a monk starts very young and there are many Nepalese men who begin their long path to monkhood. The tradition covers Buddhist philosophy and practices as well as general basics of learning including English.
English is very important to the education of young monks since they will be able to communicate teachings to a wide audience and translate religious texts. There are some monks who leave the monastery after a certain age and a comprehensive education is important for them so they can find a new career.
Highlights
Volunteer Responsibilities:Teach English in a monastery for two to four hours daily
Teach a wide variety of English levels depending on your class and students
Work with a fellow volunteer or independently to follow the national curriculum in Nepal when teaching
Assist other instructor in their classes on teaching English
Spend time preparing for each lesson
Assist other instructors with developing their lesson plans
Qualifications
Interest in teaching EnglishVolunteer Types
What`s Included
Unlimited Pre departure supportMyGapYear T-Shirt
Airport pick up and drop off
24/7 in country support
Induction tour and transfer to placement
Orientation Upon Arrival
2 nights Hotel Accommodation including Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner or as indicated
All Accommodation at home stay with Nepalese Family
2 night/3 day Adventure tour of Chitwan
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Program Locations
Kathmandu, Nepal
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Program Details
Provider:
MyGapYear
Location
- Nepal: Kathmandu
Terms:
Throughout the year
Program Duration:
1-3 months, 3-6 months
Languages:
English
Participants:
American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide
Cost:
From $1,390 USD
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