About me

About the Instructor

A day that has only twenty four hours which leaves some of us wondering about where time goes. One man has almost defied rather time as his exuberant energy has allowed him to accomplish many goals in his life. Daya Shakya is a husband, a father, a teacher, a writer, editor, researcher, social worker, and peer support specialist, interpreter, translator and an inspiration for many people. His tireless effort includes preserving and promoting the language and culture of Nepal. Daya earned his post-graduate degree in linguistics, Nepalese Language and Literature with special focus on Nepali and Nepal Bhasha, from the University of Oregon, USA and Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu, Nepal. Furthermore, doing field work in a few dozen districts of Nepal, Daya has grasped the ability to speak, read and write in Nepali, Nepal Bhasha, English, In addition, he also has ability to speak Urdu, and Tibetan, and he is able to read Sanskrit and German making Daya truly a multi lingual person.