Volunteering in Nepal - Teaching in Monastery

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Teaching in Buddhist monastery volunteering program gives participants a taste of life in a Buddhist monastery. Teaching in Buddhist monastery volunteering programs looks forward to the exchange between members of a spiritual community, and overseas volunteers with one thing in common: the eagerness to learn. Volunteers can learn about Buddhist culture, Buddhist ways of life, and Buddhist Dharma while the Buddhist monks and nuns learn about the world through English.

Volunteers experience the fun and authority of being a teacher and the humility of being a student. English would be your field of expertise and Buddhism your field of apprenticeship. Teaching in Buddhist Monastery program can also ask questions about your own ideas and what you truly value. Suppose you are curious about the different schools of Buddhism, Mahayana, Hinayana, Vajrayana, Theravada, and so on. In that case, you will be given a chance to learn about them and understand their core beliefs of each.

Teaching in Buddhist Monastery Highlights:

• Teaching in Buddhist monastery volunteering program allows to teach young monks elementary subjects
• Have an interactive exchange session with these monks, where you get to learn about the spiritual side of life
• Volunteer and have a unique and life-affirming time abroad
• Discover your new passion and propel your CV with an international experience
• Have the choice between rural and urban locations in this stunning and visually arresting country
• Enjoy a lot of free time by travelling, relaxing or further learning about the Buddhist way of life
• Receive insights about the culture that are not granted to tourists

Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities:

Teaching English and learning about the way of life in a Nepalese Buddhist monastery is an educational and cultural immersion experience. It is a truly unique and life-affirming opportunity that you should not miss. Generally, volunteer activities under the teaching in Buddhist monastery volunteering program include:

• Assist the local teachers in providing teaching material and fun for the monk students
• Teaching Conversational English to students
• Assisting in other subjects such as computer teaching
• Sharing new ideas with the students and exchanging their views on different topics

Skills and Qualifications to Volunteer:

It is expected that you have basic English skills but you do not need to have any prior experience or high scores in English degrees. Teaching in Buddhist monastery program aims to enhance the English communication skills of monks. Therefore, volunteers must focus on maintaining grammatical accuracy while teaching the given topic. Additionally, teaching in Buddhist monastery program volunteers should be familiar with Buddhist values and be respectful towards the monk's way of life.