Imagine living with Monks in an authentic Buddhist Monastery. If you're interested in learning about Buddhist philosophy and culture and enjoy the idea of some solitude, spending time with monks and teaching vital English skills, this could be the perfect placement.

Buddhist Monasteries English Teaching

Project Type

Specialty Placement | Volunteer Center shared rooms

Duration

2 Weeks+

Start Dates

Every Monday year round (Arrival Saturday or Sunday)

Location

Kathmandu

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Program Fees


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One off application fee of US$275 applies in addition to the above program fees + 1% credit card fee Application fee covers unlimited placements or countries at time of booking!! (maximum 12 week period) *Please note community construction projects cost an additional $30 p/week to cover materials Click Here to convert the above prices to your local currency

Whats Included

Arrival airport transfer
3 Meals p/day weekdays, 2 meals p/day weekends
Accommodation (Volunteer Centers – shared dorm style rooms)
Daily ground transportation (to/from project)
Training & supervision as required
Use of necessary equipment incl program materials
24/7 emergency assistance, volunteer support, local guiding and advice
Touring & excursions as per itinerary
Certificate of Completion

Whats Not Included

Travel insurance (mandatory)
Airfares & visa fees
Additional tours, souvenirs, spending money
Some daily local transport (depending on program eg. $2 p/day)

Background Information

Teach various subjects including English and have one on one English conversation class to the monks at the monasteries. You will also get a chance to learn about Buddhism while doing this. You will be teaching to novice monks, both adults and children! You will be staying either in the monastery or in an accommodation nearby, this will allow for fully immersing into the lifestyle of the monks!

During the monastery teaching phase, you will be accommodated at the monastery itself. We have access to various monasteries in different locations including Kathmandu, Pharping, Namobuddha, and Serlo – Everest region. Serlo monastery is the one furthest one which takes about 12 hours of jeep drive and stay overnight in Phaplu and then the next day of about 4 hours hike to the Serlo Monastery. Monastery in Namobuddha is about 4 hours drive from Kathmandu. Pharping is about 2 hours driving from Kathmandu.

Schedule

Example day to day (breakfast lunch, dinner included daily)

You will teach different subjects including English to the monks, both young and old, for about 2 to 3 hours every day. Apart from this activity, you are free to also take part in other activities such as kitchen gardening or at the library etc.

Accommodation

Depending on the time of year and availability, you’ll either be housed within the Monastery or within the volunteer center/guest house. Please advise your preference upon making a booking.

Accommodation includes;

3 Meals p/day weekdays, 2 Meals p/day weekends (mostly vegetarian cuisine)
4-6 persons p/room
Wifi in public areas (Quality is not the best though. You may want to purchase a local SIM data plan)
T.V, DVD player, computer
Laundry facilities (at an additional fee)
Lockable rooms
Hot shower
Private bathrooms
Bed Linen (no towels)
Mosquito protection
Fans (no air-con)

Meals

You will be provided with three meals a day on weekdays and two meals per day on weekends. The meals are a mix of Western and Nepalese food, consisting mainly of vegetarian dishes including rice and vegetables. You can expect to have a chicken dish about once per week. You can chose to eat out at any of the local restaurants.

Weekends & Extra Tours

Shopping in Kathmandu is an experience all its own. Thamel, Kathmandu’s tourist hotspot, is where shoppers can find Nepalese, Tibetan and Indian artifacts, woodcarvings, handicraft and an assortments of unique clothing and apparel. There are also several malls where you can find fashionable clothing and grocery stores, offering everything from wine to breakfast cereals. There are numerous dining options available throughout the city, including Italian, Indian, Thai, Korean and Chinese in addition to a variety of local cuisine.