Nepal - Teaching in Buddhist Monasteries

Living with the monks, I was able to integrate with them properly and it felt like one big family ranging from playing hang man with the children to eating dinner with the elder monks. This was a memorable experience and I would completely recommend to anyone else interested in this and I would love to come back and do this again

I went with a group of monks to gather potatoes before winter. 3 houses, about 100 sacks, most of them handpacked and all of them carried uphill to load a vehicle. Some of the boys could carry 4 x 25kg sacks. Sherpa homes had us in for tea breaks. Very unique day. Impressed by the strength and work ethic of these young men Lha Bab Duchen - ' A Festival of the Descent from Heaven' - a celebration of Buddha's mother Maya. November 22 a day in Junbesi, celebrating with pujas , Serlo's monks playing their instruments, and a parade circling multiple stupas. Flowers and rice offered by the town's guests. Junbesi Monestary very gracious hosts. Served us 3 meals, tea, coffee and a gift plate to me....Also a day walking to and from the town with Rinnchen, who shared many valuable pieces of knowledge with me. The best day spiritually of my trip.

I especially enjoyed the meals and just standing in line and then eating with the young monks. The food was very good and I had no stomach problems the whole time. The little kids are very sweet and full of energy!

I had an amazing trip, probably the best I’ve ever done. My most memorable experiences were teaching the monks some dance on the evening, going to the puja outside the monastery with them and watching the female World Cup with some of them at 1 am. I also did the mardi trek with others volunteers and it was indescribable.