A Sacred Sanctuary for Meditation, Mindfulness & Inner Transformation

Urgyen Sangharakshita Retreat Centre

Step Away from the World. Reconnect with the Dhamma: Grounded in the teachings of Bhante Urgyen Sangharakshita and the Triratna Buddhist lineage, situated 35 km from Nanded, Maharashtra.

The Three Pillars of Practice (Trividha Shiksha)

At the core of our spiritual life is the Buddha’s timeless Threefold Training, providing a comprehensive path from ethical discipline to profound insight:

Ethics (Sila)

Purifying speech, action, and livelihood through simple, ethical living in a supportive residential community.

Meditation (Samadhi)

Developing emotional positivity and mental stillness through mindfulness of breathing and Metta Bhavana (loving-kindness)

Wisdom (Prajna)

Reflecting deeply on the Nature of Existence, non-attachment, and the Buddha’s core teachings.

Centre Overview

Urgyen Sangharakshita Retreat Centre (Urgyen Sangharakshita Dhyan Bhavana Kendra) is a peaceful oasis dedicated to meditation, spiritual study, and genuine spiritual friendship (Kalyanamitra). Established in 2001 as the third major retreat centre of the Triratna movement in India, our centre serves as a spiritual ‘recharging station’ for modern seekers.