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!
- Guru Puja with Tsog – 25 Aug
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 - Transcending Madness – Finding clarity in World of Chaos – 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 - Nyung-Nay Retreat – Chenrezig Fasting Practice
22 Dec 2019 – 08 Jan 2020 - Radical Compassion and Profound Wisdom – With Jimi Neal
01 Jan 2020 – 07 Jan 2020 - Tara Mahamudra Retreat – With Jimi Neal
21 Jan 2020 – 30 Jan 2020 - Wisdom of Emptiness – With Ven. Tenzin Namjong
12 Feb 2020 – 19 Feb 2020 - Tibetan New Year Retreat – Wth Ven. Tenzin Namjong
23 Feb 2020 – 27 Feb 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 – 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 - Pilgrimage to Rajgir – With Ven. Tenzin Namjong
21 Feb 2020 – 21 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 George Wang
21 Dec 2019 – 24 Dec 2019
- Descent from Deva Realm
18 Nov 2019 – 20 Nov 2019 - 15 Days of Miracles
25 Feb 2020 – 09 Mar 2020 - Saka Dawa
04 Jun 2020 – 06 Jun 2020
