Unlimited Lights Academy

We are an academy with a 20 year history located in the center of Taipei. While we are not a monastic temple, we do have residential monastics and a daily practice schedule or special events that you are welcome to join or may be asked to help with preparing and set up. We focus on Buddhism and Confucianism values and run classes throughout the semester, as well as provide a deep understanding of traditional Chinese culture.

While the main programming is in Mandarin there are English classes (on Wednesday and Sunday) and two Mandarin classes with live English translation (on Monday and Saturday).

Volunteering is about 5-6 hours a day, some light chores, and flexible schedule. We have two options: a two week stay in Taipei or a one week in Taipei and one week on our farm in Dongshi option. We provide homecooked vegan/vegetarian lunch and dinner (breakfast is self serve), and a central location that makes exploration easy.

We are a vibrant community that embraces kindness and Buddhist/Confucian ethics. Our members span various generations, offering a wonderful opportunity to connect with diverse individuals. Additionally, we manage a Organic Farm in Dongshi (2hrs south of Taipei) that offers a longer term more quiet volunteer experience. Many of the staff are dedicated practitioners and volunteers in their own right who not only do administrative work but lead classes online and in person. Most staff members speak English and have been proactive in expanding their understanding of foreign culture. Volunteers to ULA are welcomed into the daily routine here, while your own travel needs are accommodated. We try to find work and have time for discussions that would be valuable for you. While we do have some general ground rules as an all ages academy, we find a lot of joy in learning together, inquiry, and community events. Quite often there are special events (like Yi dancing at the Confucian temple or making Sangha offerings at rural temples) or esteemed visitors and guests or outings. We try to give volunteers opportunities they might not otherwise experience as travelers in Taiwan.


Reseñas

5.0
(3 reseñas)3

Anfitrión y equipo

5.0

Horas y tareas

5.0

Hostal

5.0

Aprendizaje y diversión

5.0

Estados Unidos

5

Mr. and Mrs. Xu are lovely people to be around! 😊 I really enjoyed everything about this experience and would highly recommend it to anyone interested!

hace 3 meses

Alemania

5

An incredibly welcoming and insightful two weeks at ULA! Perfect for deepening my understanding of Buddhism and local culture. Supportive guidance from kind hosts who shared teachings and Taipei sights. The extremely delicious vegetarian food was a bonus!

A peaceful place for cultural immersion and learning. Highly recommend :)

hace 3 meses

Francia

5

I had an amazing experience at the farm! The hosts are super kind and cook such good food! I really enjoyed helping them- as much as I could, and they were very patient when I tried communicating in Chinese with them :) On Sundays me and the other volunteers also assisted their chanting ceremony. I felt truly honored to be welcomed by them and the community they have. Thank you so much for this experience and for the stay at the academy too!

hace 4 meses


M. respondido

Magda spent about 2 weeks at the farm and few days in Taipei~ Magda came very open minded and inquisitive, with lots of positive energy. While the Taipei location was very quiet due to staff being away on a teaching trip she still helped out a lot at the academy and joined our regular meditation sessions and discussions. Would have liked you to stay longer at Taipei and meet all the staff!


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