Recent developments
In recent years, Root Institute has refurbished six huts to make them more conducive for retreat.
They are in the quieter area of our 2.75 acre campus, away from the main gompa, office and dining room, and closer to the sacred environment of the late Lama Zopa Rinpoche's quarters.
The tranquility of this garden area comes from the natural beauty of the trees, bushes, and a lotus pond, and the blessings of a multitude of holy objects, presided over by an inspiring statue of Green Tara.
To find retreat conditions so close to where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment is rare.
Facilities conducive to retreat
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Six retreat huts with attached bathroom.
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Some retreat houses have newly installed air-conditioning for those brave enough to retreat beyond March into the chastening Bodhgaya summer. We of course would offer special rates outside our busy October to March season.
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Our kitchen serves three meals per day, and for those engaged in Kriya tantra, or taking the Eight Mahayana Precepts, a diet of entirely "white" food is easily obtained. Meals can be delivered to the huts of those in strict retreat.
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Students wishing to undertake intensive personal meditation retreat can take advantage of our meditation cushions, water bowls, incense burners, and other retreat supplies.
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Regular tsog purchases can also be arranged and delivered for those who are in strict retreat.
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For those who require it, fire pujas can be requested and led by monks from Bodhgaya's branch of Namgyal Monastery
How to book your personal retreat
Our Spiritual Programme Coordinator (SPC) has the responsibility to learn your retreat plans and ensure you will have the necessary preparations and conditions to fulfil them. We will do our best to provide a supportive environment for your retreat success.
When using our booking form, use the "Additional Comments" input, at the bottom, to communicate your intentions to our Spiritual Programme Coordinator (SPC), so they can support you.