Adult Programs
An Appreciation
Dan Conner, Participant
My journey to Nepal is quickly coming to an end . I am certain one of my most memorable experiences will be the time spent with my homestay family. Instead of “homestay family”, it would be more appropriate to just say......Read More
Tapaailai bheTera khusi laagyo
Leif, Participant
IMG_1016 (1) Tapaailai bheTera khusi laagyo ! Nice to meet you ! Just a short yak to share a few words of Nepali and Newari with you. Our dear teacher Mina-ji taught us so much in only 3 or 4 lessons. This helped us a lot to interact with our......Read More
A Yogi, the Monks and Me
Dan Conner, Participant
Last Friday in Thankot, we listened to a spirited lecture by a venerable Hindu Yogi. The Yogi spoke about the four stages of our lives (student, householder, retired/service and renunciate). I am currently in the thrid stage (ages 51-75) of my......Read More
Namo Buddha
Shannon, Instructor
After the faster pace of the city, we are all delighted to settle into the slower rhythm of Namo Buddha monastery. We arrived last night to join the monks for dinner and woke early this morning to watch the mist snake its way through the lush......Read More
Stars! Mountains!
Heather, Participant
We left our homestay families 3 days ago amidst sadness and a great party. Watching all the families with us and each other was truly amazing: we had only been together 4 days and the bonds were so evident. Before I left, I was given a Newari......Read More
Out of my comfort zone but into my element
Dan Conner, Participant
Nepal has both surprised me and exceeded my expectations. Nepal has a simple, unassuming elegance. But, don’t get me wrong. Nepal can quickly humble you and “put you in your place.” The heat can be unforgiving. The......Read More
Goodbye & Thank you Patan
Shannon & Suren, Instructor
We came together last night in celebration of our time in Patan and the families who have so graciously hosted us. It was truly beautiful to witness the connection that participants felt with their Nepali brothers and sisters after just 4 days.......Read More
Krishna’s Birthday
Krista, Participant
Today is the day to honor the god, Krishna. As I started introducing myself to the Nepali people (mero name Krista ho) many thought my name is Krishna, so this has become my Nepali name. My bhaai, Upendra, shared with me that Krishna protected......Read More
Scratching Below the Surface
Shannon, Instructor
We were led through the bustling streets of Patan today, ducking into quiet medieval courtyards to learn more about the iconography or Newari Buddhism. Our guide, Jason Shah, helped our participant put meaning to the images, the statues, and the......Read More
The Journey Begins
Dan Conner, Participant
I did it. I am here. But, it all still seems so surreal. The beginning of any journey is taking the first step. And like any good journey, there are often side adventures and mishaps along the way. An awesome side adventure (en route to......Read More
Home stays and Nepali Names
Shonna Sheck, Participant
I believe I can speak for my new friends that this journey gets more magical everyday. Last night we were introduced to our host families. We shared our experiences with each other this morning and there was a lot of laughter because although we all......Read More
Safe Arrival to Nepal
Instructors, Instructor
Dear Friends and Family, We are happy to say that all participants have arrived safely to Nepal. We just filled ourselves with delicious momos and are excited for the course to start in full tomorrow. Stay tuned for update on our learning......Read More
Shechen Guest House Pick-up
Shannon, Instructor
Hello, Namaste Friends, We have folks starting to make their way to Nepal. For some of you arriving early, you will have a bit of time to enjoy the Shechen Guest House in Boudha. There are five of you staying there – Charlotte, Leif,......Read More