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One great moment in Nepal

By John Convey | Published December 17, 2009

Pilgrimage – A fascinating journey through the Himalayas (excerpt) by John Convey
“…My pilgrimage with Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) has taken me to a two-week life changing “trek” through Nepal. Providing treatments to over 350 Tibetan Nuns and Monks, nearly 9000 feet up at the Thupten Choling Monastery in the Solu Khumbhu region of Nepal. It [...]

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World Healing Exchange Program in action.

By John Convey | Published November 29, 2009

I was at the Thupten Choling Monastery, 9000 feet in the Solu-Khumbu of Nepal where I was involved with a spontaneous training session with a Tibetan Nun (who is also one of two nurses). The Monastery supports the largest hermitage of Tibetan Nuns and Monks. About 650 Nuns and Monks take refuge there. On this [...]

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