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Teach English at an Institute for Buddhist Monastics
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This is a long-term, full-time volunteer position for someone who is willing to live and teach in person at the institute in Sarnath. Classes run year-round. Our program is residential, so teachers live, work, study, and have meals together with students, colleagues, and visitors on campus
India > Saranth
Volunteer
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SalaryMonthly stipend of $300 USD
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Degree RequiredYes
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RecruiterSarnath International Nyingma Institute
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DescriptionThe Sarnath International Nyingma Institute (SINI) is a Buddhist institute located in Sarnath, India. SINI’s mission is to sustain the roots of the Dharma, advance the study of classical Buddhist languages, empower the transmission of the Dharma, and promote interdisciplinary and cross-cultural collaboration. The English for Dharma Purposes (EDP) Program is a 3-year residential program designed for monastics with advanced degrees in Buddhist philosophy to further the study of the English language through the lens of the Dharma.
We are recruiting a teacher to begin mid-September at our campus in Saranth, just north of the city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
This is a long-term, full-time volunteer position for someone who is willing to live and teach in person at the institute in Sarnath. Classes run year-round. Our program is residential, so teachers live, work, study, and have meals together with students, colleagues, and visitors on campus. This is a great opportunity to serve the Sangha and help in our mission to support the English language learning of future monastic leaders.
Teacher responsibilities include:
- Teaching classes 20-25 hours/week;
- Teaching SINI’s English for Dharma Purposes textbook and curriculum in addition to conversation, listening, and reading and writing;
- Assigning and grading projects, presentations, and quizzes;
- Attending teacher meetings;
- Performing administrative tasks such as keeping attendance records and recording grades;
- Participating in additional events on campus such as workshops, seminars, and ceremonies.
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Benefits- Compensation (monthly stipend of $300 USD)
- Accommodation and meals at the institute -
RequirementsDesired Qualifications:
- An accredited TEFL certificate
-Classroom teaching experience
- International experience (especially in India or Nepal)
Optional Qualifications:
- Experience teaching adults and/or refugees
- Experience with English for Specific Purposes or English for Academic Purposes
- Familiarity with Buddhism, the Dharma, or monastics -
Date Posted27th May 2026
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