About this Course

In June 2011, seven SNC students and two faculty members will travel with the Truckee, CA-based Bodhi Tree Foundation to deliver pre/postnatal vitamins and medical supplies to the women of Humla, the most remote region of Nepal, deep in the western Himalayas. This trip will be the center of two courses each student will complete; the students will gain traditional academic and real-world knowledge of Service Learning as well as Nepali art and culture. In addition to our service, we will visit many significant cultural and religious monuments for both Buddhists and Hindus. Join us as we prepare for this adventure of a lifetime.

Saturday, May 21, 2011



Yesterday was the 15 day marker until we begin our journey to Nepal and my excitement level is increasing each day. Yesterday I watched Nati Baratz 2008 documentary,"Unmistaken Child." I highly recommend watching it if you haven't already! It made me really begin to understand the dedication and practice of choosing a reincarnated Lama in this day of age. This film drove me to do more research about the Kopan Monastery in Katmandu that we will visit and be near. This clip is an informative summary and interesting short film about Kopan and the history of Buddhism in the West.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XEI_j1BeSk&feature=relmfu

Can't wait to get there with everyone!

-Jen
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