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| | *'''Rangjung Yeshe Institute''', [http://www.shedra.com]. An international institute for Buddhist higher studies in [[Baudha]] - modeled on a traditional Tibetan Buddhist College. The Institute is affiliated with Kathmandu University, and located on the premises of the monastery Ka-Nying [short for "Kagyu and Nyingma"] Shedrup Ling. It offers bachelors and masters degrees in Buddhist Studies with Himalayan Language (Tibetan, Nepali, and Sanskrit), as well as six week stand alone intensive courses in each. | | *'''Rangjung Yeshe Institute''', [http://www.shedra.com]. An international institute for Buddhist higher studies in [[Baudha]] - modeled on a traditional Tibetan Buddhist College. The Institute is affiliated with Kathmandu University, and located on the premises of the monastery Ka-Nying [short for "Kagyu and Nyingma"] Shedrup Ling. It offers bachelors and masters degrees in Buddhist Studies with Himalayan Language (Tibetan, Nepali, and Sanskrit), as well as six week stand alone intensive courses in each. |
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| | *'''Nepal Vipassana Centers''', [http://www.np.dhamma.org]. Vipassana Meditation (a popular Buddhist Meditation) as taught by S. N. Goenka. | | *'''Nepal Vipassana Centers''', [http://www.np.dhamma.org]. Vipassana Meditation (a popular Buddhist Meditation) as taught by S. N. Goenka. |
| | *'''Osho Tapoban Forest Retreat''', [http://tapoban.com]. Nagarjun Forest (Raniban). | | *'''Osho Tapoban Forest Retreat''', [http://tapoban.com]. Nagarjun Forest (Raniban). |
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| | ===Yoga Courses=== | | ===Yoga Courses=== |
| − | | + | *'''Bikram Yoga College of India''', [http://bikramyoganepal.com/] Daily hot yoga classes in the heart of Thamel on a drop-in or monthly basis. |
| | *'''Patanjali Yoga Center''', [http://www.saptayoga.com/]. The first residential school of Yoga in Nepal. | | *'''Patanjali Yoga Center''', [http://www.saptayoga.com/]. The first residential school of Yoga in Nepal. |
| | *'''Satyananda Yoga Centre''', [http://faculty.washington.edu/swittet/Satyananda/]. Group and individual courses. Yoga Camps. | | *'''Satyananda Yoga Centre''', [http://faculty.washington.edu/swittet/Satyananda/]. Group and individual courses. Yoga Camps. |
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| | *'''The Healing Hands Center''', [http://www.ancientmassage.com]. Classes in Ancient Massage / Thai Massage. Five-day course, ten-day course and one-month professional course, runs every month and recognized by THAI (Thai Healing Alliance International) worldwide and Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC). | | *'''The Healing Hands Center''', [http://www.ancientmassage.com]. Classes in Ancient Massage / Thai Massage. Five-day course, ten-day course and one-month professional course, runs every month and recognized by THAI (Thai Healing Alliance International) worldwide and Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC). |
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| | *'''TU Central Library''', [http://www.tucl.org.np]. It is one of the largest library of Nepal situated within Tribhuvan University premise at Kirtipur. You can get there by regular bus or micro-bus for Kirtipur. It has a large collection of old and new books, journals and newspaper. | | *'''TU Central Library''', [http://www.tucl.org.np]. It is one of the largest library of Nepal situated within Tribhuvan University premise at Kirtipur. You can get there by regular bus or micro-bus for Kirtipur. It has a large collection of old and new books, journals and newspaper. |
| | *'''British Council Library''' [http://www.britishcouncil.org/nepal.htm] It is in Lainchaur beside British Embassy. | | *'''British Council Library''' [http://www.britishcouncil.org/nepal.htm] It is in Lainchaur beside British Embassy. |
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| | ===Environment=== | | ===Environment=== |
| − | *'''KEEP''' [http://www.keepnepal.org/] Kathmandu Environmental Education Project have a center in Kathmandu (behind Kilroy's), which provides environmental information about Nepal. They provide books for trekkers to record their experiences in for others to read before they set off. You can ask to see a BBC film entitled "Bearing the Burden" about Nepalese porters. They also provide a water bottle refill service that is also cheaper than buying new bottles. | + | *'''KEEP''' [http://www.keepnepal.org/] Kathmandu Environmental Education Project have a center in Kathmandu (behind Kilroy's), which provides environmental information about Nepal. They provide books for trekkers to record their experiences in for others to read before they set off. You can ask to see a BBC film entitled "Bearing the Burden" about Nepalese porters. They also provide a water bottle refill service that is also cheaper than buying new bottles (Rs 10). You can also buy there some biodegradable soap and iodine for your trek. |
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| | ==Eat== | | ==Eat== |
