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- US$ 25
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Description
For all the expenses we bear for your comfort. We offer quality accommodation and Very good meals, fruits and beverages.
What you get
4
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- Dinner
- You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Discounts on Accommodation
- Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
- Get free drinks or beverages.
- Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
- Dance classes
- Take free dance classes at our place.
- Language lessons
- Take free language classes at our place.
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- Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
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Availability
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- 1 day
The Experience
We need to Promote our programme. We are connected to Monastareris and want to build a sustainable tourist project that will bring religious and spiritual tourism to the village and the general people.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English or Intermediate German
- Between 18 and 70 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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25 Reviews
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Hours & Tasks
Holistic Center
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 25 Meeting locals
- 21 Immersing in the local culture
- 13 Creating true social impact
- 13 Meeting international travelers
- 9 Developing social awareness
- 8 Get in touch with nature
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 18 4. Quality education
- 9 1. No poverty
- 6 2. Zero hunger
- 5 15. Life on land
Elisa
Italy
I spent just four days at the monastery with the monks. On Sunday, I had the opportunity to go to the Center school, where there were lots of children to talk to and teach them English. I visited a beautiful temple and enjoyed the village and the surrounding nature. In the evening, I had excellent meditation. The food was also delicious... authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. I truly enjoyed the peace and relaxation. Highly recommended.
3 days ago
Jordan
United States
Priceless. this experience was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity, i already hope to plan another trip back. if anyone is thinking about coming to visit this temple, i 1000% recommend it to anyone. you feel like a fly on the wall in the local life and its the most authentic experience you could have here. i learned so much more about Buddhism and meditation. i'm leaving this place with a full and grateful heart. the facilities are wonderful, life is simple, and you won't regret a visit here. i can't wait to return to Sri lanka. Thank you for everything
4 days ago
Cornelia
Austria
It was an amazing stay! The facilities are modern and the food they serve is really rich and delicious! You actually don't have to work anything, if you want, you can help the English teacher at the local school nearby. The monks showed us some temples and we meditated together. The only thing I can critisize is that we could not learn about buddhism itself, the monk who organises this stay is currently not in Sri Lanka, and the other monks are really kind and willing to help but their English is bad, so they couldn''t answer our questions or explain something about their culture.
about 2 months ago
Sophie
Germany
Bhante Wasa, Bhante Vihari and Bhante Sara gave me such a warm welcome and I felt instantly welcome. I had the opportunity to learn a lot about life as a monk and about Buddhism. Each day was filled with wonderful activities like cooking and dance classes, temple visits and volunteering at schools to support English lessons. The daily traditional meals were also absolutely delicious! I'm truly grateful for this meaningful experience and can highly recommend the project to anyone. Thank you for this enriching experience!
2 months ago
Helena
Germany
I had an amazing time at the Center Temple! We had lots of time to relax and a perfect amount of activities like visiting temples and a monk school to teach English, a cooking class and a house ceremony. Bhante Vihara and Siri showed us around in the village and took great care of us volunteers. We learned a lot about Buddhism and also a bit about meditation, which was interesting. I felt very welcome and had the best food!! It was a great start into my Sri Lanka trip. Thanks you!
3 months ago
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