Darryl Peterson from USA | Volunteer FDIP reviews and testimonials

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The program is exceptionally well designed with various options to accommodate the lives of many different people. Specially with the meditation retreat and childcare center, I found the childcare center to be rewarding and afford the opportunity to practice what is learned throughout the meditation portion at the program. The living accommodations were good and made for a peaceful time following time the kids. I found myself able to be practice calmness each evening and meditate on own practicing the various techniques I learned. The option for shower and personal hygiene was limited and I would highly suggest reinforcing this when communicating with future volunteers. I personally anticipated and was okay and comfortable with the accommodation to include the personal hygiene (showers). But this type of situation is not new or foreign to me so I was able to adjust very easily. Response time was sufficient give the use of whatsapp and via email. I would recommend suggesting future volunteer to bring a portable pocket wifi device and purchase a local sim card upon arrival. I did this and it worked exceptionally well. When writing to communicate with loved ones. especially over the holiday period. The project location was perfect and centralized and very easy to step away and enjoy the local culture or enjoy time for self, the local cafe. The project environment was also great and I would add the additional option outdoor like tour and treks in and around the local are with meditation and retreat and childcare center. I think time on the trails trekking and immersed in the outdoor environment will help reinforce the lessons learned in the meditation portion. I personally really enjoyed and benefited from the two occasions of trekking and greatly appreciated learning not only about the Buddha philosophies but that of Hinduism religion and the Nepal cultural difference. Lastly, I will add that this program specially Tenzing and Kids have a profound impact on me and the lessons and knowledge I learned from both Tenzing and Narayan will be the foundation for my pursuit to obtain more knowledge and information pertaining to Buddhism / Hinduism and meditation technique.