My time in a Buddhist Monastery taught me a lot. I learned about the very real struggle of Tibetans and the evils committed by the Chinese government. I learned what it feel like to be a vegetarian and eat so much rice it literally felt as though it was coming out of my pores (seriously …
Field Trip – Boudha
If you visit Nepal, visiting Bodhnath Stupa and it's surrounding area is a must. As one of the major sights to visit in the Kathmandu area, I had already made a trip before starting my time volunteering for a month at Rinchen Parli Monastery. It is full of tourists but is a very important pilgrimage …
Lessons with Khenpo
In my daily teachings at Rinchen Parli Monastery, one of my favorite experiences was my time spent with Khenpo Dhondup. Khenpo is basically the principle of the monastery, and has become a great friend. His has an incredible drive to learn English and we continue to be in touch via Skype all these years later …