Root Institute for Wisdom Culture
A Buddhist centre in the Tibetan tradition located in Bodhgaya, India, where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, offering a tranquil place to stay, to study & practice, or do individual or group retreat, we also serve Bodhgaya and surrounding villages through our social service projects.
Announcements
Welcoming bookings for our 2020 Fundraising Pilgrimage to Buddha’s Sites
Summer volunteer position available – Receptionist & hospitality – Jul to mid-Sep
We're planning a lively season! Monday–Friday: morning meditation, sunset yoga & evening classes on the Buddhist path
Drop-in sessions – everyone is welcome!
- Saka Dawa – 16 Jun – 18 Jun
- Medicine Buddha Puja – 17 Jun
- Offering Robes to Lord Buddha at Mahabodhi Stupa – 17 Jun
Introductory Courses & Retreats
- Introduction to Buddhism – Taking Refuge & Developing Compassion – With Geshe Rabga
20 Sep 2019 – 26 Sep 2019 - Introduction to Buddhism – How We Enter Samsara – With Geshe Rabga
01 Oct 2019 – 07 Oct 2019 - Introduction to Buddhism – The Four Noble Truths – With Geshe Rabga
13 Oct 2019 – 19 Oct 2019 - Introduction to Buddhism – Seven-Point Mind Training & Yoga – With Ven. Olivier & Annie McGhee
23 Oct 2019 – 01 Nov 2019 - Introduction to Buddhism – Mind, Meditation & the Meaning of Life – With David Marks
12 Nov 2019 – 16 Nov 2019 - Introduction to Buddhism – Karma: Cause & Effect – With Geshe Rabga
29 Nov 2019 – 05 Dec 2019 - Lojong Plus Questions & Answers – With Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche
04 Jan 2020 – 05 Jan 2020 - Introduction to Buddhism – Mind, Meditation & the Meaning of Life – With David Marks
10 Jan 2020 – 14 Jan 2020
Intermediate Courses & Retreats
- The Two Truths – With Geshe Yeshe Rinchen
22 Oct 2019 – 22 Oct 2019 - Bodhicitta Retreat – With Geshe Dorji Damdul
05 Nov 2019 – 11 Nov 2019 - How to Achieve Calm Abiding – With Geshe Rabga
17 Nov 2019 – 23 Nov 2019 - Lam Rim and Mind Training – Taking Inspiration from Lama Chopa – With Geshe Rabga
11 Dec 2019 – 17 Dec 2019 - Dharma Insight – Cutting Through Illusion – With Geshe Tenzin Namdak
06 Jan 2020 – 09 Jan 2020
Advanced Courses & Retreats
- Six-session Guru Yoga – With Geshe Rabga
14 Jan 2020 – 20 Jan 2020
Lam Rim Intensive
- Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand – With Geshe Rabga
10 Feb 2020 – 20 Mar 2020
Pilgrimages
- Meditative Pilgrimage – September
26 Sep 2019 – 29 Sep 2019 - Meditative Pilgrimage – Early October
08 Oct 2019 – 11 Oct 2019 - Meditative Pilgrimage – Late October
19 Oct 2019 – 22 Oct 2019 - Meditative Pilgrimage – November
12 Nov 2019 – 16 Nov 2019 - Meditative Pilgrimage – Early December
06 Dec 2019 – 09 Dec 2019 - Meditative Pilgrimage – Late December
17 Dec 2019 – 20 Dec 2019 - Meditative Pilgrimage – January
10 Jan 2020 – 13 Jan 2020 - 2020 Fundraising Pilgrimage to Buddha's Sites
27 Jan 2020 – 09 Feb 2020
Yoga Retreats
- Vin Yin – Vinyasa Flow & Yin Yoga – With Annie McGhee
02 Nov 2019 – 04 Nov 2019 - Living in Stillness – Yin Yoga Retreat – With Annie McGhee
23 Nov 2019 – 27 Nov 2019 - Bringing Your Yoga Practice Home – With Annie McGhee
21 Dec 2019 – 24 Dec 2019
- Saka Dawa
16 Jun 2019 – 18 Jun 2019 - First Turning of the Dharma Wheel
03 Aug 2019 – 05 Aug 2019 - Descent from Deva Realm
18 Nov 2019 – 20 Nov 2019 - 15 Days of Miracles
25 Feb 2020 – 09 Mar 2020
