Teaching English to Buddhist Monks
Provided by: We Volunteer Nepal
Overall rating: 9.7
based on 2 reviews
Program Description
Volunteer to teach young monks with unique opportunity to learn about their lifestyle in a fascinating monastery. You can experience the monastery life in one of the world’s most spiritual countries. Nepal has many spectacular Buddhist monasteries. These monasteries house have hundred of Monks enrolled in the life of Monk hood from early in their lives. They study and live in the monastery. They mostly use Tibetan language only during their study and their chances of learning English are very limited.
Teaching English to Buddhist monks is an excellent opportunity for volunteers who are interested in Buddhist and culture. Volunteers will also have wonderful opportunity to learn Vajrayana from Buddhism and witness colorful rituals and prayers. As a volunteer in teaching English to Buddhist monk’s project you will work in the monastery where you will teach English to the monks. During the teaching you will be encouraged to converse with monks to improve their speech. You will also teach them about grammar rules and try to increase their vocabulary. You will work in the monastery where you will place accommodation eating and studying. The monasteries are usually very spacious. A central building will house prayer room. And volunteers should also be flexible practical self motivated and open minded to learn new culture.
Teaching English to Buddhist monks is an excellent opportunity for volunteers who are interested in Buddhist and culture. Volunteers will also have wonderful opportunity to learn Vajrayana from Buddhism and witness colorful rituals and prayers. As a volunteer in teaching English to Buddhist monk’s project you will work in the monastery where you will teach English to the monks. During the teaching you will be encouraged to converse with monks to improve their speech. You will also teach them about grammar rules and try to increase their vocabulary. You will work in the monastery where you will place accommodation eating and studying. The monasteries are usually very spacious. A central building will house prayer room. And volunteers should also be flexible practical self motivated and open minded to learn new culture.
Highlights
Why join our program1. Great verity program
2. Flexible and customized program
3. Very professional and prompt response
4. high quality program where you can make a difference.
Qualifications
Volunteer must be in high school level.Volunteer Types
What`s Included
The cost cover:* Transportation form Kathmandu airport to welcome dinner
* 2 days orientation on language, culture and project
* 3 major sight to visit in Kathmandu such as Pashupatinath, Boudhhanath and Swyambhunath world heritage sight
* Accommodation and Breakfast is provided during training period
* 3 meal a day in placement
* 24/7 local support
* Administration and government tax
* Chitwan National park visit 2 night and 3 days( no meal during visit national park and jungle permit is your responsible and transportation)
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Program Locations
Kathmandu, Nepal
Overall rating
9.7
Experience
10
Program Administration
10
Living Conditions
10
Cultural Immersion
9
Social Life
9
Health and Safety
10
Program Details
Provider:
We Volunteer Nepal
Location
- Nepal: Kathmandu
Terms:
Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter
Program Duration:
1-2 weeks, 1-3 months, 2-4 weeks, 3-6 months
Languages:
English
Participants:
American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide
Cost:
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We Volunteer Nepal - Program Reviews
The communication before I arrived was smooth. Bhagawan (he is the one responsible for the communication with the volunteers) answered all of my queries fast and copious. This made me feel very comfortable even before i arrived.
He then picked me up from the airport and I spend the first days with him and his very sweet wife Manju. They made me feel like at home! They provided super delicious food, went on activities with me and gave me some nepalese language and culture lessons.
Once arrived at the monastery where I should live for the further two months Bhagawan never hesitated to contact me questioning if everything is ok. He and his wife even visited me once in a while (consider: the monastery is about 2 hours drive away from his home) to make sure that everything is really ok. The time in the monastery itself was also more then perfect: the accomondation was super clean and western style (even with a western toilet for yourself :) ), The food was changing everyday and delicious. The monks itself made my stay an incredible experience: you will feel like gaining 100 of new brothers. They are really openminded and share everything with you.
After my two months were over, I started a trekking trip with my brother through the himalayas. Bhagawan gave us loads of information and even helped us with the transportation. He was even ok to leave our luggages with him during this time as we didn't needed them.
All in all, I would really recommend we volunteer nepal. Bhagawan and his wife are two very kind hearted people which will make your volunteering experience a very unique one!
Choose this programme if you want a lifechanging and unique experience.
Review by: Sara Piacquadio- View profile
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, On: 04 Dec 2017, Changed On: 04 Dec 2017 | Yes, I would recommend this programThe communication before I arrived was smooth. Bhagawan (he is the one responsible for the communication with the volunteers) answered all of my queries fast and copious. This made me feel very comfortable even before i arrived.
He then picked me up from the airport and I spend the first days with him and his very sweet wife Manju. They made me feel like at home! They provided super delicious food, went on activities with me and gave me some nepalese language and culture lessons.
Once arrived at the monastery where I should live for the further two months Bhagawan never hesitated to contact me questioning if everything is ok. He and his wife even visited me once in a while (consider: the monastery is about 2 hours drive away from his home) to make sure that everything is really ok. The time in the monastery itself was also more then perfect: the accomondation was super clean and western style (even with a western toilet for yourself :) ), The food was changing everyday and delicious. The monks itself made my stay an incredible experience: you will feel like gaining 100 of new brothers. They are really openminded and share everything with you.
After my two months were over, I started a trekking trip with my brother through the himalayas. Bhagawan gave us loads of information and even helped us with the transportation. He was even ok to leave our luggages with him during this time as we didn't needed them.
All in all, I would really recommend we volunteer nepal. Bhagawan and his wife are two very kind hearted people which will make your volunteering experience a very unique one!
Unforgettable once a life time experience
Review by: Olivia Fenlon- View profile
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, On: 09 Sep 2016, Changed On: 09 Sep 2016 | Yes, I would recommend this program