The one-day event, billed “Transporting Spirituality into Action,” strives to “engage youth of all cultures, faiths and beliefs.[break]
Participants will explore their humanity and unite through diversity while creating strategies to apply their spirituality in the service of their communities.”
As part of several events, Transporting Spirituality into Action with International Youth, scheduled from 9 am to 5:30 pm on Friday, May 27 at the Sthaniya Bikash Prashikchhan in Jawalakhel, will feature group activities aimed at leading the participants to a deeper experience of oneness and connection, to themselves, each other and the world at large.
This event is open to all.
Participants can also expect compelling lectures from keynotes speakers, chiefly Kul Chandra Gautam, former Assistant Secretary General of the UN and Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF as well as other participants from around the world, including Nepal, Canada, Germany, India, Pakistan, and the United States.
Beyond that, participants will have to apply to attend the Transporting Spirituality into Action which will be held in Helambu, 70 kilometers northeast of Kathmandu.
From May 28 to June 1, participants will meditate at Dhupudong (Sacred Buddhist Meditation Center) and a Peace Ceremony (Sang Sur Serkim) led by Meme Nawang Rinpoche and will then trek to Nakote, one of the Hyolmo villages in the Helambu region.
The District Education Officer, along with 20 teachers from the region, will be participating in a Helambu Teachers’ Professional Development Day on May 30. A Children’s Program will also be held, and will include a cultural show and performance by Nepali singer Yash Kumar.
Participants will also have the opportunity to visit other Helambu villages, including Shugenche and Nurbuling, before returning to Kathmandu.
Basic accommodations will be provided, including a shared tent for the youth participants while the adults will be housed in home-stay style.
Jeeps will be used for traveling to and from Helambu.
Dr Nina Meyerhof, President and Founder of Children of the Earth, says, “This is about leading and respecting each other’s space and spirituality. We hope to inspire youth so that they take hold of their life and see that they have purpose. And with that purpose, they can make changes in the environment and create a better life for themselves and the community.”
If you’re keen to interact with Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, and Jews, as well as people representing other faiths in Helambu, apply by contacting Jimmy Lama at jimmylama@children-of-the-earth.org by the end of May 25.
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