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Are you fascinated by Buddhist culture and dream of spending time in a monastery? Would you like to visit Sri Lanka and teach English to Buddhist monks and school children while you are there? We are here for you. We help Buddhist monks teach English and teach English to school children in Batathota and Kuruwita ancient cave temple overlooking Adam's Peak in the middle of Sri Lanka. We also hope to give you some understanding about Buddhism. It can also help you meditate according to your wishes. It also gives you the opportunity to experience a very beautiful environment. You can go to nearby Adam's Peak and bathe in a beautiful river. Please note that we can only host male volunteers. A separate private place for female volunteers to stay can be discussed with us. thank you.
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will have the chance to immerse yourself in a monastery and learn all about the inspiring and powerful Buddhist teachings and traditions. Your time in this project will be fun and exciting as you immerse yourself in life at a Buddhist monastery and learn about their faith, culture, traditions, and way of life. Our School is located in the beautiful town of Eheliyagoda . Volunteers can also travel to other historical Places like Adams Peak, beautiful river and Natural beauty around the area.
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The English language skills you teach these young monks will help them spread their message of peace, non-violence, and enlightenment to a world that needs these things now more than ever. In the project, you will have the opportunity to teach them conversational English as well as other subjects that might be of benefit to them. You will have conversations with the young monks and interact and connect with them as you help improve their English. While participating in this project to teach English to monks in Sri Lanka, you will be volunteering around 2 to 3 hours per day in the Piravena. You will be teaching young monks from 10 to 20 years old. You can teach poor school children.
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English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
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Accommodation
We provide a single room with a fan. Three meals and beverages will be provided.
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On weekends, the volunteers can travel around the area and enjoy swimming, jogging, and sight-seeing.
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I also had personal physical problems and they took care of me so nicely!
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During my stay, I had the incredible opportunity to teach English to a diverse group of young monks, ranging in age from 8 to 20. The best part was the… read more
