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
Lojong Teachings at Muaro Jambi – With Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche
Confirmed dates: 11 – 16 April 2026
Drop-in sessions
- Guru Puja with Tsog 6:30 pm 13 Jan
- Recitation of Manjushri Nama Sangiti & Protector Prayers 6:30 pm 17 Jan
- Medicine Buddha Puja 6:30 pm 18 Jan
- Tara Puja 6:30 pm 26 Jan
Book your stay
Single, double, triple rooms, and dormitories for short- and long-term accommodation; delicious vegetarian meals.
Before booking, please read all about your stay.
Spiritual Programme 2025 – 2026
More events are coming for next season. Watch this space!
You can register for free courses and retreats when booking your stay.
And once events are completed, you can still access them via our listing of this season's past events.
Introductory Courses & Retreats
- The Middle Way: Path to Complete Freedom – With Charok Rinpoche 09 Jan 2026 – 16 Jan 2026
- Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche – Song of the Four Mindfulnesses 17 Jan 2026 – 22 Jan 2026
- Opening the Heart – The Way of the Bodhisattva – With Venerable Lozang Drolma 07 Feb 2026 – 14 Feb 2026
Group Retreats
- Extensive Water Bowl Offering Retreat at Mahabodhi Stupa 07 Feb 2026 – 07 Mar 2026
Special Events
- Losar Prayer Festival Dedicated for the Swift Return of Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm 18 Feb – 03 Mar
Pilgrimages
- Pilgrimage to Rajgir – With Venerable Lozang Drolma 15 Feb 2026
- Lojong Teachings at Muaro Jambi – With Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche 11 Apr 2026 – 16 Apr 2026
Social Service: Our Projects
We strive to fulfil the vision of our spiritual guides by offering service to our neighbouring community.
Bodhgaya's Blessings: Festivals of Lights & Merit
On the four holiest days of the Tibetan Buddhist Calendar, we celebrate the deeds of the Buddha.
Festivals in 2026
- Chötrül Düchen – Losar and Lord Buddha's 15 Days of Miracles 18 Feb 2026 – 03 Mar 2026
- Saka Dawa Düchen – Lord Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana 31 May 2026
- Chökhor Düchen – Lord Buddha's First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma 18 Jul 2026
- Lhabab Düchen – Lord Buddha's Descent from Heaven of the Thirty-Three 01 Nov 2026
