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Teaching in Monasteries in Nepal

by: Love Volunteers

9.57 (7)Verified

This insightful program is undoubtedly an amazing life experience for any international volunteer who wants to become fully immersed in the amazing people and culture in Buddhist monasteries or nunneries. Participants stay in a monastery or nunnery in or around the magical city of Kathmandu, teaching English to Nepali and Tibetan monks or nuns. Nepal is a hugely spiritual and peaceful place and...

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Program Highlights

Provide free lessons to Buddhist monks and nuns in Nepal, helping improve their English language skills.

Expose Buddhist monks and nuns to your language to hone their pronunciation and conversational skills.

Teach other topics, including general knowledge and life skills.

Become part of a program that exposes volunteers and Buddhist monks and nuns to different people and cultures.

Explore the breathtaking natural scenery of Kathmandu and nearby towns in your free time.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Kathmandu, Nepal
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 5-8 Weeks
Cost Per Week$100-300
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Teaching
  • Tutor
  • Youth
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Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
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Recognitions

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.6

Total Reviews

7

Amazing

by: Cydney Roy - United StatesProgram: Teaching in Monasteries in Nepal
9

Overall, I am very glad I decided to visit Nepal. Staying at the monastery was such a unique cultural and spiritual experience. Nepal is a very unique and naturally beautiful country. The people are so incredibly friendly and interesting. I think this has to do with how religious the country is :). And the food is amazing. The only thing I wasn't very prepared for was the amount of dust/pollution. TIPS: Research a lot about Nepal and the city you are staying in before you visit so you can be m...

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Love Volunteers responded to this reviewMarch 24, 2019

Thanks Cydney! <br/><br/>We really appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback about your time on the monastery program in Pokhara, Nepal.<br/><br/>Your ability to overcome the challenges of being thrown into an unusual culture and environ...

Incredible experience

by: Katie Mullen - EnglandProgram: Teaching in Monasteries in Nepal
10

I had an outstanding experience in Nepal in 2017; teaching English to Buddhist monks in a monastery in Pokhara - it has changed and formed my life in so many ways, and the experience still reflects in my day to day life all these months later and I'm sure it will continue to do so! I cannot thank love volunteers enough for all the help and support prior, during and after my placement and for giving me the opportunity to have one of the most wonderful and unique opportunities. I have gained...

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Love Volunteers responded to this reviewFebruary 27, 2018

Hi Katie,<br/><br/>Wow, what a comprehensive, honest and enlightening review of our Teaching in Monasteries program in Pokhara.<br/><br/>This account of your experiences will be incredibly helpful to future and prospective volunteers and we're so gra...

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Teaching English in Nepal

by: Liberty - United StatesProgram: Teaching in Monasteries in Nepal
10

I had an absolutely wonderful time in Nepal. The people I stayed were the nicest I have ever met, and most endearing. Together, we plowed through one of the toughest language barriers with perseverance, stuttering, and a beautiful friendship. The volunteer coordinators, Kelly (Love Volunteers) and Kershab (on-site) were a joy to work with, Kershab spoke very good English, and knew the area very well. He was frank and gave us warning about staying out late and not being naive. He couldn't persona...

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Love Volunteers responded to this reviewFebruary 13, 2017

Hi Liberty,<br/><br/>We're so pleased to hear about how much this program meant to you and your praise for Keshab and his team. We think they are amazing too!<br/><br/>It's when volunteers like you are open-minded and willing to learn that they impa...

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Program Details

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Locations

  • Kathmandu, Nepal

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Teaching

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian

Cost per week

$100-300

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Resume
  • Online Application
  • Other

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