Jampa Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre
Bawnboy, County Cavan | Ireland
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Interns work with Jampa Ling's management team to produce organically grown fruit, vegetables and flowers for the retreat center. This is an opportunity for students interested in the planning and maintenance of an organic garden to gain hands-on experience of growing techniques and garden production. Centered in a large Victorian house called Owendoon, Jampa Ling is situated in thirteen acres of meadow, woodland and gardens, and borders a lake. Housing and board are provided at the retreat center, and interns will benefit greatly from the serenity and beauty of the retreat center and it's surroundings.
Jampa Ling can be found at: http://www.jampaling.org.
Interns may also pair this internship with the one at Asral, Jampa Ling's NGO in Mongolia. At Asral, interns work on a sustainable food production project, aiding local people in providing healthy food for themselves and their families. Interns could spend some time at Jampa Ling in Ireland, and then take the skills they develop there to aid struggling families in Mongolia.
About the Organization
Jampa Ling was established in 1990 under the guidance and spiritual direction of Panchen Ötrul Rinpoche. It is a residential retreat center located among the hills and lakes of north west County Cavan in the Republic of Ireland.
The name Jampa Ling means 'place of infinite loving-kindness'. The Centre is run by a small group of Panchen Ötrul Rinpoche's students and supported by many others scattered near and far across the world. It is open to visitors, both Buddhist and those of other traditions (or none).
•To preserve the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and culture through teaching meditation and Dharma practice.
•To assist in the re-establishment of monasteries in Tibet.
•To work for the re-establishment of Buddhism in Mongolia and relieve the difficulties of the Mongolian people.
•To promote inter-faith dialogue at a deep spiritual level in the context of the work for peace in this island.
•To support Tibetan refugees and their monasteries in India.
•To work for peaceful co-existence between all living beings.
•To encourage conservation of earth’s natural resources and to develop an awareness of the interdependence of existence.
Job Description
Jampa Ling has a large walled garden in which vegetables and flowers are grown organically. Jampa Ling's management team oversee all work carried out. Depending on the time of year, the intern would be given necessary tasks to continue the upkeep of the vegetable garden. The garden only practices organic methods and sometimes incorporates bio-dynamic growing techniques. This is a self-sustaining community and all food is grown on the Jampa Ling property.
The garden also has a large polytunnel as well as mature fruit trees. Typical tasks include: Preparation of the vegetable plots for the growing season, sowing and cultivation of seedlings in the polytunnel, harvesting the vegetables, maintenance of the gardens space.
Methods and management of an organic garden including both vegetables and flowers.
# of Positions per term
2
Start Dates
April - July
Duration of Internship
3 - 4 months
Academic Background
While students in horticulture or a related field are preferred, students of any major are welcome to apply, provided they have some significant gardening knowledge/experience. Students who are interested in Buddhist practice are strongly encouraged to apply.
Skills/Experience
Students with experience in organic and/or bio-dynamic growing are strongly encouraged.
Language Ability
English language internship.
Other Requirements
Total costs vary depending on how long you plan to be abroad, where you will be living, your personal spending habits, and current exchange rates. The following estimates will give you a ballpark figure for this internship. Get help with the math from our handy Cost Calculator.
ALL ESTIMATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
IE3 Program Fee
For spring term 2012, the program fee for the first term of any internship is $2950 - $3150. The expected program fee beginning summer term 2012 is $3450 for the first term. You do not pay tuition in addition to the program fee. Visit your University's IE3 page for details, costs for additional terms, and campus administrative fees.
Estimated One-Time Expenses
| Expense Type | Price |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $1000 |
| Visa Fees | None |
| Recommended Immunizations |
*See Additional Cost Information below.
Estimated Monthly Expenses
| Expense Type | Price/month |
|---|---|
| Housing | $280/ a month for Housing and Meals |
| Food | |
| Local Transportation | $50 |
| Recreation | $100 |
| Personal Expenses | $75 |
Compensation
None
Please note interns coming to Jampa Ling do not have to be Buddhist practitioners and would not be expected to take part in religious activities of the center. However it is expected that the intern would respect the ethos of Jampa Ling as a Tibetan Buddhist retreat center.
Housing is dormitory style.
Other useful websites:
Transport http://www.buseireann.ie Newspaper http://www.theirishtimes.com Tourist Information http://www.discoverireland.ie Publication The Lonely Planet Ireland: ……..ref: Co. Cavan , Jampa Ling
Field Notes Postings:
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The Global Experience by Kodiak Atwood: IE3 Scholarship Recipient and University of Oregon student interning with Jampa Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre in Ireland (September 1, 2011)
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The Breakfast Table by Kodiak Atwood: University of Oregon student and IE3 Scholarship Recipient (June 27, 2011)
Last Updated on Dec 22, 2010