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After spending nine days in Nepal, my group members and I thought we were well-adjusted to the Nepali way of life. We had mastered getting a reasonable price out of the store-owners in Kathmandu, meditated among buddhist monks, and went hiking in the Himalayan foothills. We thought we knew what life in Nepal was like… However, that all changed when we entered Ale Gaun, a small village nestled in the foothills some three hours away from Pokhara. Turns out this is where m… Read more

Peace and connection. These are the two words that come to mind when I think of the past few days. It is not only the daily guided meditation, but our setting:the beautiful and enlightening Neydo Monastery.It is waking up with yoga at 7:00 every morning. There were grunts, pain, and drowsiness, yet the feelings afterwards are magnificent. Our group has already established a level of connection and compassion for one another that is remarkable. The love and genuine int… Read more