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Teaching English at Buddhist Monastery
Volunteer in our teaching English at a Buddhist monastery project and visit sacred Buddhist shrines. To the Northeast of Kathmandu is Bouddhanath. Bouddha is one of the most important centres for Tibetan Buddhism, and you can see red-robed monks circling the huge base beneath ribbons of prayer flags, chanting and spinning prayer wheels. Boudhanath includes over 20 monasteries and boasts a 36-metre...
Volunteer in our teaching English at a Buddhist monastery project and visit sacred Buddhist shrines. To the Northeast of Kathmandu is Bouddhanath. Bouddha is one of the most important centres for Tibetan Buddhism, and you can see red-robed monks circling the huge base beneath ribbons of prayer flags, chanting and spinning prayer wheels. Boudhanath includes over 20 monasteries and boasts a 36-metre stupa. The stupa is one of the most ancient Buddhist sites in the world. West of Kathmandu, the Swayambhu Stupa (also known as the Monkey Temple) looks out across the chaotic and colourful city. To the southeast of Kathmandu is Namo Buddha, another important pilgrimage site, where the Buddha is said to have allowed himself to be devoured by a tigress, as she was starving and had a desperate need ...
Program Highlights
Design and deliver engaging English lessons, creating daily lesson plans that support language development while also helping fellow teachers improve their English proficiency.
Incorporate creative activities such as games, songs, drawing, and painting, making learning enjoyable and accessible for young monks and nuns through playful, hands-on experiences.
Participate in daily upkeep tasks like cleaning and gardening, contributing to a clean, welcoming environment while staying proactive and involved in monastery life.
Lead recreational learning activities such as word games and storytelling, encouraging language practice and critical thinking in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.
Share your unique knowledge in areas like medicine, science, business, or other fields, offering monks and nuns new perspectives and skills beyond the traditional curriculum.
Quick Details
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
- Multiple Year
- Alternative Spring Break
- Winter
- Childcare & Children
- Community Development
- Culture See more
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Locations
- Kathmandu, Nepal
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Childcare & Children
- Community Development
- Culture
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
- Multiple Year
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- In-Country Orientation
- Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Written Application
- Phone/Video Interview
- Other
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