“An Offer I Couldn’t Refuse.”
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The topic is “An Offer I Couldn’t Refuse” you have 10 minutes.
If someone came up to me with an offer to pay my expenses as I spent a year at a teaching English at a Buddhist Temple or Wat overseas in Asia, I would be winding up my daily life here. Now I’m not talking living a Vancouver lifestyle in a foreign country, as that’s not the point. Rather a comfortable , safe place to live, good local food, transportation costs, and a little to do some sight seeing while there. I would be able to offer classes to the Monks, as well as locals, concentrating on their ability to have a basic conversation in English.
I would gain through the cultural exchange by learning their culture, food and lifestyle. Making new friends, and learning to further reduce my attachment to physical objects. While there other than clothing, rent, food, transportation costs, I would also be able to donate a portion of my salary to the Temple or Wat, as well as my providing the English lessons. Communication costs of a cell phone and internet access, as I would also do a blog about the experience, after all I know many of you would enjoy reading about a Western Buddhist in a small village or city in Asia. The struggles of learning enough of their language to be able to function. If asked either Thailand or southern parts of China, as I have a little of both languages. Plus I love Thai food or Schezuan style Chinese food, for the spice, Shanghai style for the freshness.
Final minute, it’s always nice to have a what if dream, now you know mine.
Sounds very good indeed Keith! A noble wish and you never know with these things…one day a dream can become a reality. Today I just watched a video clip which featured the message what would you do if money were no object? It made me think too. Thank you so much for sharing. Sharon
I think we all need a dream like this, thinking about what ifs, keeps us open to new possibilities.
Bro, I read a news that Master Hsing Yun, the founder of Fo Guang Shan (FGS), Taiwan is appealing to volunteer to teach English in Myanmar. You can check it out! May your dream come true! with metta
hank you for the information, I will look into it.