My time in a Buddhist Monastery taught me a lot. Â I learned about the very real struggle of Tibetans and the evils committed by the Chinese government. Â 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 …
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 …
In my daily teachings at Rinchen Parli Monastery, one of my favorite experiences was my time spent with Khenpo Dhondup. Â Khenpo is basically the principle of the monastery, and has become a great friend. Â His has an incredible drive to learn English and we continue to be in touch via Skype all these years later …
Journeys Through Samsara 