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Located in a serene environment, this Buddhist institution nurtures young monks in their spiritual and personal growth. All activities are conducted in English medium. allowing and inviting foreign volunteers to engage meaningfully. Volunteers can teach through games, conversation, and interactive activities, contributing to the children’s development while experiencing Sri Lankan culture and Buddhist practices firsthand.
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Netherlands
My stay here was so nice! The people were very welcoming and the food was amazing. I lived with a nice family (with a very cute puppy) and had my own private room. They charged me $10 a day for the food, but gave me some the host Lankan candy, fruits and very nice lunches and dinners. The monestary was about 10 minutes from the house and the monks were all very nice. Sometimes I didn't get very clear instructions about who to teach, in what classroom or at what time the lesson started, but the lessons itself were very chill and there was a lot of room for your own input. I really didn't get a good sense of the stay.
8 months ago
United Kingdom
This was a really special first week in the host Lanka and a great way to start my trip. I stayed with a lovely host family. The accommodation was basic but comfortable, and living with a the host Lankan family made the experience feel very authentic and welcoming. Teaching at the monastery was a bit intimidating at first but quickly became a lot of fun. The young monks are curious and kind, and the experience is perfect for open-minded volunteers who are comfortable with basic living conditions and want real cultural exchange. Would definitely do this again.
9 months ago
Ukraine
It was a great experience ! i really enjoyed living with the family and teaching little monks english! truly rewarding experience, i wish we could spend a bit more time with monks, but otherwise it was really nice
7 months ago
Spain
No good communication from the host. After accepting our stay, they asked us via WhatsApp for a contribution of $10 per person per day for food (not mentioned in the profile). We informed them several times that we would arrive in Colombo on February 25 at 20:15, even sending the flight number. Despite this, on February 24 they said they were already at the airport waiting for us. Then they asked us to pay for two transports making a bank transfer of almost €100 because of their mistake. This made us feel uncomfortable and we decided not to participate. Send me a DM for the detailed story.
8 months ago
Germany
I spent almost 2 weeks at the host school, which turned out to be amazing. They took me on many trips to see ancient Tempels, rivers for a nice swim and little hikes in the mountains. I was super happy to connect with all the little monks and also bigger monks. It was my first time teaching, so I was a bit nervous but that faded away after literally 5 minutes of teaching. The food is spicy but delicious. Thank you for this beautiful opportunity to experience local life in the host Lanka and meeting such happy people.
10 months ago
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