On the road for peace

Van life travelers wanted

Chaperone Tibetan monks on a sacred peace tour

Lion's Roar Dharma Center is accepting applications for adventurous van life travelers who feel called to support six Tibetan monks during a once-in-a-lifetime Peace Tour in the United States.

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama encouraged Geshe Tashi Lama and the team of six to reach into the global community through this World Peace Tour.
— encouragement for the touring party from Lawa Khangtsen, Sera Jey Monastery

You would be helping carry that invitation across the country — supporting monks as they share teachings, sacred arts, meditation, compassion, and peace with communities from coast to coast.

Apply now

Time commitment

We are seeking applicants who can commit to either:

Three months on the West Coast
Three months on the East Coast

This role is for someone with a generous heart, a reliable spirit, and a willingness to step into a deeply meaningful cultural and spiritual adventure.

Applicant criteria

A vehicle large enough to accommodate six Tibetan monks and one translator
The ability to commit for three months
A flexible, adventurous, and compassionate spirit
A respectful interest in Tibetan Buddhist culture, sacred arts, and service
A willingness to help with travel logistics, transportation, and care during the tour
Three references
Photos of your vehicle (interior and exterior) — optional photos of yourself welcome

Photos

Please upload recent photos of your vehicle so we can see seating, cargo space, and overall condition. Interior and exterior shots are helpful. You may also include a photo of yourself if you wish — it helps us put a face to your application.

JPEG, PNG, or WebP · up to 3 vehicle photos and 2 of yourself · each file up to 4 MB

Personal essay

Applicants are asked to submit a 500-word essay describing:

Your dreams and hopes for participating in this journey
Your background and life experience
Why you feel called to support this tour
Any skills, qualities, or experiences that would help you serve the monks and the Peace Tour

Support provided

Lion's Roar Dharma Center will provide:

Gas expenses
Food allowance
Housing during the tour

What we promise

This is not simply a travel opportunity. It is a rare chance to support six Tibetan monks as they share teachings, sacred arts, meditation, compassion, and peace with communities across the country.

You will meet new friends, serve something larger than yourself, and participate in a transformative cultural and spiritual experience.

Your life will not be the same.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the right person — someone ready for service, adventure, friendship, and transformation.

Don't have a vehicle but want to help?

Donate to support gas, food, lodging, and tour transportation.

Secure checkout via Donorbox. Donations may be tax-deductible through Lion's Roar Dharma Center.

Application

Complete the form below, including vehicle photos if you can. A coordinator from Lion's Roar Dharma Center will follow up by email.

Your nameEmailPhone (optional)

CityState / regionCountry

Which coast can you commit to?

West Coast — three monthsEast Coast — three monthsEither coast — flexible

Your vehicle

Vehicle photos

Optional but strongly encouraged — exterior, interior, and seating layout (up to 3 photos, 4 MB each).

Photo of yourself

Optional — helps coordinators recognize you (up to 2 photos, 4 MB each).

Reference 1Reference 2Reference 3Personal essay

Describe your dreams for this journey, your background, why you feel called to support the tour, and what you would bring to the monks and the Peace Tour. About 500 words is a helpful guide.

I consent to being contacted about this application and understand this is a service role supporting the monks, not employment with Lion's Roar Dharma Center.