Job ID: S-U-2631 - Teach at an Institute for Buddhist Monastics – Sarnath, India

The (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.

For more information about our institute and programs, please visit our website at: sinibridge.org
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:
Desired Qualifications:
Optional Qualifications:
Package includes:
To apply, please email Eden Merritt at [email protected] .

Please send a cover letter stating your reasons for your interest in the position, your qualifications, and attach a CV or resume.

• TESOL teaching qualification (TEFL/CELTA or equivalent)
• Classroom teaching experience
• International experience (especially in India or Nepal)
• Experience teaching adults and/or refugees
• Experience with English for Specific Purposes or English for Academic Purposes
• Familiarity with Buddhism, the Dharma, or monastics
• Tibetan language skills
• Compensation (monthly stipend of $300 USD)
• Accommodation and meals at the institute
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