Attention: Volunteering Opportunites

Hello! I am receiving many inquiries into volunteering in Ladakh this year and thank you for writing to us!

At the moment we are busy planning and fundraising for some reading rooms in other areas of the Himalayan region. It looks like we’ll require some talented people with art and language skills September onwards.

So if you are interested, please email avalokitesvaratrust@avalokitesvaratrust.org with the subject: Volunteer 2016 and I shall send you a volunteer form if we are interested in taking it further. It’s difficult to reply to each individual, so please understand that we shall be in touch on a suitability and availability basis.

We also may require volunteers with a design or architectural background. More news on that soon.

Thank you!

P.S. The best and preferred way to be in touch is via email

LITTLE BUDDHAS IN THE WOODS

Little Buddhas in the woods

Little Buddhas in the woods

On a magical sunny day, in the month of August (2015), we decided to spend a day with the young monks of  the Chemdey Monastery in the village of Sakti. Our friends, artist, Abhishek Singh, musician and drum-jammer Kumi Masunaga and her lovely daughter Aya, came with us to share their talents, their skills and to spread joy! We were also accompanied by my little daughter Samira, my husband, our Ladakhi friends and Sushil, a Mumbai-based photographer who captured some glorious moments!

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Assembling hula hoops

The young monks from Chemdey Gonpa school participated in ice-breaking musical activities that Kumi had designed for them. Abhishek introduced them to a few art activities, took them through the process of creating their group artwork and showed them stunning visuals from his comic book. Aya demonstrated how to ‘hula-hoop’! We also set up a book corner in the school.

The young monks were keen to learn and listened carefully to the process, enjoyed drawing and colouring, asked questions and at the end, proudly exhibited their artwork in the woods!

Kumi is a Japanese percussionist and a drum circle facilitator who lives in Hong Kong with over fifteen years of performing, teaching, and facilitating experience. She has worked with a range of ages and cultural backgrounds, designing, planning and executing programmes. For more- www.drum-jam.com

Aya is natural performer. She sings, dances and has lead her “Circle Game” playshop for groups of children at events. She has acted in youth musicals, theatre play and some TV commercials in Hong Kong. She speaks English, Japanese and basic Cantonese and Mandarin. Here engagement with the children we visited, has been both endearing very valuable!

Abhishek Singh is artist,animation film-maker and graphic novelist who currently lives between his studios in Brooklyn, New York and Mumbai. Whenever possible he retreats for a meditation trek in the Himalayas. For more – www.abhishekartstore.com

Photo courtesy, Sushil, Kumi and Abhigya

In the slideshow you will see- Chemdey Gonpa, the village of Sakti,  the monks at play and at work, receiving their Ladakhi copies of ‘Chuskit Goes to School’ , a group photo and more.

Avalokitesvara Trust creates reading rooms for children so for International Book Giving Day , we decided to start a book-collection drive. We received an incredible response from all over India. Books were carefully chosen, ordered and shipped to Dharamsala for the young readers of Norling Creche & Kindergarten. We are happy to have enhanced their little library with good quality books. To have played a role in encouraging the joy of reading and bringing smiles to their faces!

We got together to open packages of delightful books and celebrate International Book Giving Day at the Norling creche and kindergarten. A group of 15 volunteers, aged 8 to 10 years were very eager to create a new library upstairs. They happily carried all the old books and categorised them into small, medium and large books. We had a little contest to see which group ( red, green, yellow, blue, white colours of the prayer flags) could count the most books in the least time. It was chao tic and so much fun!! And they finished counting the books in 9 minutes (they’d decided on 15 minutes as the target) After this exercise, they realised that their existing books needed to be categorised into levels and broader subjects. So we created colour codes for levels of reading, for Tibetan, science and for teacher reading material. After four hours of activity we finally displayed all the new additions on to the empty shelves.

The next day, we played a few games. An improvisation of ‘Simon says’, became ‘Norbu says, Sangmo says..’ and the library room was filled with laughter! To calm everyone down, we sat in a circle and concentrated on our breathing. This wasn’t any easy task as a few of them were curious to know what was to follow but we managed to bring back our focus and recollect the activities of the previous session and the task at hand. Setting up a library is no small job and the children once again, tidied up the piles of old books. After all this work, they had a tea break and then finally, chose a book each and sat in a corner or lay on their tummies to immerse themselves in their new book collection. It was very satisfying to see them enjoying the books with quiet rapture. We added a few finishing touches and called it a day by taking a group of books for the little ones downstairs to create a small toddler library. Now that we’re ready, we’ll be inviting ALL the children from ALL the classes to their new reading rooms. We can’t wait!!

Casino Withdrawal To Neosurf: A Practical Guide For Australian Players

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This guide explains how Neosurf casino payments usually work, what to check before playing Wolf Gold by Pragmatic Play, and how bonus terms can affect your balance. It also places payment decisions within a responsible gambling framework, with clear attention to age limits, licensing, identity checks, and safer spending.

How Neosurf Casino Payments Usually Work

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Checking A Casino’s Withdrawal Rules

The cashier and payment terms should be reviewed before a deposit is made. Look for separate lists showing deposit methods and withdrawal methods, since the two lists are often not identical. A casino that accepts Neosurf for funding may still pay winnings only through bank transfer or a supported e-wallet.

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Players should also check minimum and maximum withdrawal amounts, processing fees, pending periods, and any requirement to use a payment method in the player’s own name. A clear policy is a useful sign, while vague wording about “alternative payment solutions” deserves careful review before money is added.

Using Neosurf With Wolf Gold

Wolf Gold is a five-reel online slot from Pragmatic Play built around North American wildlife imagery, stacked symbols, free spins, and bonus multipliers. Its appeal comes from a straightforward base game combined with features that can change the pace and potential value of a spin. The game’s published RTP and volatility should be checked on the review page or within the casino interface, as settings can vary by operator.

A Neosurf deposit can be convenient for players who want to set a fixed entertainment budget. Once the voucher has been purchased, the available amount is limited to its value, which may help prevent an impulsive card top-up. However, a prepaid limit does not remove gambling risk, and players should never buy additional vouchers to chase losses.

Those who want to inspect the reels before using real money can try the wolf casino no deposit bonus, where Wolf Gold details, a free demo, bonus information, and Australian casino considerations are presented together. A demo can explain the interface and features, although it cannot reproduce the financial consequences of real-money play.

Bonus Terms And Payment Conditions

No-deposit bonuses and free spins can look attractive, but they are promotional products rather than guaranteed cash. Common conditions include wagering requirements, maximum cash-out limits, eligible games, expiry dates, minimum deposits, and restrictions on using more than one bonus. Wolf Gold may contribute differently to wagering than other casino titles, so the terms should be read before accepting an offer.

A casino may also require bonus funds to be wagered before a withdrawal is permitted. In some promotions, a Neosurf deposit must meet a minimum amount or be used within a stated time. If a player withdraws too early, the bonus and associated winnings may be cancelled under the promotion rules.

The safest approach is to treat bonus money as optional entertainment value. Players who prefer simple withdrawals may choose to decline a promotion, especially when the wagering conditions are difficult to calculate. A reliable review should show both benefits and restrictions rather than presenting free spins as free cash.

Practical Checks Before Playing

Payment security, licensing, and game information matter as much as the headline offer. Australian users should confirm that the operator is permitted to serve them, uses secure connections, publishes contact details, and explains its complaints process. They should also confirm that they are at least 18 and that the casino’s terms specifically cover Australian customers.

A short checklist can reduce avoidable payment problems:

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Visual themes and special symbols can make a slot feel more exciting, but presentation does not alter the mathematical outcome. Readers interested in how casino-style symbols are explained in related game content can view this symbol feature guide, while remembering that each game has its own rules, volatility, and return profile.

Neosurf Compared With Other Withdrawal Options

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Safer Play And Clearer Decisions

Responsible gambling information should be visible before play begins, not after a problem develops. Deposit limits, loss limits, cooling-off periods, self-exclusion tools, and reality checks can help players keep gambling within a planned entertainment budget. A player who feels unable to stop should use blocking tools and seek independent support rather than continuing to deposit.

Neosurf may support spending discipline because the voucher has a defined value, but it can also become risky if multiple vouchers are purchased in response to losses. Gambling should never be funded with rent, food money, borrowed funds, or credit needed for essential expenses. Wins are uncertain, and a withdrawal request should never be treated as guaranteed income.

Before using Wolf Gold with real money, the practical next step is to open the chosen casino’s cashier, confirm its Neosurf deposit and withdrawal routes, read the bonus terms, and set a firm budget that will not be exceeded.