from 549€

Perfect 4.6rating (22)
  • Quality Education

Teach and Learn from Buddhist Monks

location
4 - 16 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Excellent response rate

Highlights

  • Guided Buddhist meditation everyday,
  • standard livig conditions and delicious food
  • Live with local host family to dive into local culture and way of life, safe and friendly atmosphere
  • Take part in puja with monks
  • Live the mini buddhist way of life

Especially suitable

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

if you are seeking transforming volunteer programs learning from a monk and teaching them English, arts as a volunteer with homestay experience then this is for you.

Embark on a transformative journey with our Nepal Buddhist Monastery Volunteer Program, meticulously designed to provide volunteers with a comprehensive experience merging altruistic English teaching and immersive Buddhist learning. Situated amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Nepal, this program ...

About the program

Embark on a transformative journey with our Nepal Buddhist Monastery Volunteer Program, meticulously designed to provide volunteers with a comprehensive experience merging altruistic English teaching and immersive Buddhist learning. Situated amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Nepal, this program offers volunteers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully by teaching English to Buddhist monks and nuns, thereby empowering them with essential language skills for their future endeavors. Moreover, participants delve into the enriching world of Buddhism through engaging in monastery programs like Puja, allowing them to absorb the spiritual essence of this ancient tradition firsthand. Our program ensures a holistic experience, fostering personal growth, cultural exchange, and a profound understanding of Buddhist philosophy while making a positive impact within the local community. Join us in this remarkable journey where altruism meets enlightenment, and together, let's create enduring connections and meaningful change.

This program lets you experience Tibetan Buddhit practice with monks in a monastery and teach little monks english language and other subjects like sports, arts, painting etc you are good at in the same time. Your major roles will be teaching monks two hours each day in particular but in general you can take part in puja, play with junior monks in their free time, keep them neat and clean etc.
You will be working in a buddhist monastery in central Kathmandu near world famous swoyambhunath stupa also popularly known as monkey temple. We expect positive mindset, willing to bring channge through action, open mindedness from you. Please expect family atmosphere where there is homely feeling in the homestay with delicious food. 

Please do bring general gears suitable for the season to take part in the program. Warm jacket in winter is most for Kathmandu cold. Summer gears from March-October.

Typical day

Wake up in morning and join puja at monastery or meditation session at homestay.

Breakfast at 8 am

Volunteer in Monastery from 9 am till 12: noon and lunch. During volunteer time you will teach monks English learning.

After Lunch free time, sightseeings, cooking classes etc or go back monastery for ...

Typical day

Wake up in morning and join puja at monastery or meditation session at homestay.

Breakfast at 8 am

Volunteer in Monastery from 9 am till 12: noon and lunch. During volunteer time you will teach monks English learning.

After Lunch free time, sightseeings, cooking classes etc or go back monastery for teaching

Dinner at 7Pm

Free-time activities

Have options to join a day hike or yoga and meditation session or sightseeing or white water rafting etc 

Free-time activities

Have options to join a day hike or yoga and meditation session or sightseeing or white water rafting etc 

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Education Requirements

English language, arts, sports at high school level

Criminal Background Check

required

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Third Eye Foundation

The program fees includes follows

Airport pick up
All food and Acoomodation 
local sim card
All administrative cost
safe drinking water

Airport Pickup at Tribhuvan International Airport

based on your flight itinerary we come airport to pick you up

Accommodation

Beautiful hommestay in central Kathmandu Be here Now

private rooms with attched bath, 24 hours hot shower 

Food & Beverages

Freshly cooked and delicious local and continental foods

Three meals per day homecooked delicious meals

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu. We assist you to find cheap flights to Nepal. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Nepal provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Nepal you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Nepal. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

Program is available 365 days so you can decide to start from any date that suits you.

We will pick you up from kathmandu airport or your desired location in Kathmandu.
Our homestay is in central kathmandu, 5 minutes walk away distance from monastery. 

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 549€
5 weeks 639€
7 weeks 819€
9 weeks 999€
16 weeks (max. stay) 1,630€
Average fees 119€/week

Program fees

119€ per week 4 - 16 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

4 - 16 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Third Eye Foundation during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Third Eye Foundation

Perfect 4.6 rating (22 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2012

Verified by Volunteer World

  Excellent response rate

Coordinated by

Bijaya

About the project

This program enriches your life experience by being a local like in nepal experiencing homestay, cultural exchange and other agriculture activities.

Meet your organization

Nepal is one of the most beautiful, culturally rich and welcoming countries in the world. It is home to Mount Everest, the birthplace of Buddha, and an astonishingly beautiful and diverse landscape, ranging from the well-known peaks of the Himalaya to the low-lying regions of the Terai. The Nepali people are as diverse at the geography, with over 70 languages or dialects and scores of traditional festivals celebrated throughout the year.

Volunteering in Nepal can be an extremely rewarding and life-changing experience. Your efforts can bring great changes in the lives of individual people and the wider community. This cannot be said enough. In the difficult times that Nepal is now facing, your contribution of time or resources is extremely valuable.

However, Nepal is also one of the most under-developed countries in the world, with low rates of literacy, high rates of poverty and a persistent gender imbalance. The government is frequently unable to provide adequate education and health facilities throughout the country and both urban and rural areas are forced to live without necessary resources to promote growth and development of their communities.

22 reviews · rating4.6

Elena Plantera rating5

2023 at Childcare Support & Help

I had an impressive time. Thanks to Bijaya and his loving family. I was there for 2 months and felt like part of the family, so it was hard to say goodbye. I can only confirm what the others have already written. About the project itself: I was employed as an assistant in the kindergarten and ...
It was amasing to help out the kids and learn then English. I got thrown into the deep; here is your class and good luck.mm However, it all worked out, if you need a bit more guidance everybody is always willing to help. Bijaya is an amasing host, he helped me with all my questions/trips/activities ...
Excellent opportunity at making a change at a bargain price. If you want to get experience teaching or to experience the culture this is the way to do it. Would ...
Tom Valla rating5

2022 at Organic Agriculture Supporter

Google Translator: Very good experience at the Third Eye Foundation, nice host and great human experience between farm and school work and guided tour, I highly recommend. -------------------------------------------------------Original Review: Expérience incroyable. Très bonne expérience au ...
Christelle Hennebicque rating5

2022 at Organic Agriculture Supporter

Hospitality was excellent. Furniture and fixtures were great. Room was spacious. Many activities around. The food was excellent. Negative point : No wifi in the rooms. ..
Suyue Hua rating5

2022 at Organic Agriculture Supporter

Staying with the kindest local family enables me to embrace every aspect of Nepal's culture and lifestyle. The host as a Phd candidate and a father of two lovely daughters, is very intelligent, humorous and communicative. He plans a lot for me including hiking, teaching at local schools and ...

Location

Asia > Southern Asia > Nepal > Kathmandu

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