Tharpaland Kadampa Meditation Centre

Volunteering at Tharpaland KMC offers a perfect opportunity to experience first-hand the Buddhist way of life within a vibrant community. There are many ways in which you can help eg. by joining in the day-to-day activities of the Centre itself, such as serving in the cafe, preparing guest rooms, food preparation, gardening or joining a renovation project.

We are located 30kms north of Berlin, situated in vast woodland, just outside the little village Schwante. Take this opportunity to be part of a diverse international community of Buddhist practitioners and volunteers, make lasting connections, and enjoy a meaningful break. Typically you will volunteer Monday to Friday but depending on the activity, it may also include weekends. Whilst some activities are not always strenuous you will need to be reasonably fit and active to come on a volunteering visit. You will have two days free each week when you can explore the surroundings or Berlin, or just relax in the friendly atmosphere of the Centre.

As a volunteering visitor you are welcome to take part in many of the spiritual activities at the Centre such as pujas, weekly teachings and meditations along with weekend spiritual events. Although we all speak English, the classes offered are all in German. We will provide free dormitory accommodation and three vegetarian meals a day. Your volunteering commitment will be 30 hours (usually spread over five days). The Centre is run by volunteers living at the centre, Tharpaland is a non-profit organisation. And of course you don't have to be a Buddhist to volunteer with us.


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Anfitrião & Equipe

5.0

Horas & Atividades

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Aprendizado & Diversão

4.5

Argentina

5

Pasé 4 semanas en Tharpaland, un centro de meditación budista en medio del bosque, y fue una experiencia hermosa. El lugar es increíble y la gente súper cálida; desde el primer momento me sentí como en familia.

Colaboré en el jardín y también restaurando ventanas antiguas. Fueron tareas de mucho trabajo, hechas con cuidado, que me conectaron mucho con el entorno y con el espíritu del lugar y las considero como mditativas.

Participé de algunas actividades budistas que fueron muy enriquecedoras, incluso para quienes no practicamos. La comida es riquísima y conocí voluntarios muy amorosos.

25 dias atrás

Chile

4

It was lovely to come to a safe and quiet place after travelling a lot, the people at the centre have at every occasion the best energy to help and teach. I was working more closely with the shop manager and it was amazing because I really felt valued with Hank. She allowed me to use my talents and skills to help her work and always took my experience into consideration. As a personal opinion and advice to the general management, I think it is important to identify the skills and abilities of the volunteers to assign them to the right tasks, to keep them motivated and to make them feel valued.

2 meses atrás

Irã

5

Being at Tharpaland was truly an unforgettable experience.
I felt so loved by eveyone and everything was absolutely amazing.

Annette is such a kind soul and made sure everything was going according the plan and always checking if we are alright and I am grateful for it.
Hank is THE BEST. she is one of a kind and sooo fun to be around her.

I learnt a lot about Buddhism and met other travelers. I also had the chance to meet locals and talk German and improve it further.

I would definitely go back to visit and they made a special place in my heart forever.

4 meses atrás

Colômbia

4

Las tareas varían cada día y tienes dos "tea break" lo cual es genial para sentir amena la jornada. Trabajar con Alex y Namnyi fue muy relajado y agradable, es un buen equipo.

El lugar donde duermes es muy grande y cómodo, no sirve el WiFi en el cuarto pero puedes usar el café o el comedor. Las instalaciones son muy grandes y limpias.
Esta alejado de casi todo pero puedes usar las bicis para salir, si tomas bus a dos horas de Berlín.

El equipo es muy divertido, es acogedor cenar todos juntos tomando el sol o los viernes de reunión. Necesitan más voluntarios, hay mucho por hacer 💪🏻✨

4 meses atrás

Brasil

5

Tharpaland is like home to me, the first time I came a year ago I felt like I had come home, what was supposed to be a two-week volunteer turned into a year-long volunteer, here I learned a little bit of everything, not only did I develop spiritually but I also learned many skills, from a simple volunteer who was learning I dedicated myself and became the manager of the Household and the Café and this time I continued in my role, and I developed even more by learning to manage the kitchen of the center... and there is nothing more rewarding than helping to grow places like Tharpaland…

6 meses atrás


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