Goenka tradition · India
Dhamma Bodhi
Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India
Flagship centerFounded
1981
Capacity
120 students
Tradition
Goenka tradition
Languages
English, Hindi
About this center
Eleven kilometres from the Mahabodhi Temple where Gotama Buddha attained enlightenment 2,500 years ago. Among the most spiritually significant locations a practitioner can sit a course. Quiet rural setting, basic infrastructure, profound atmosphere. Pilgrims from Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and the West regularly attend.
How to reach
- Nearest airport
- Gaya — 17 km
- Nearest railway
- Gaya Junction — 13 km
- Climate
- Hot summer (April-June), pleasant winter
- Best season
- October to March
Before you apply
Combine course with pilgrimage to Mahabodhi Temple before or after. Avoid May-July (intense heat). Basic dormitory accommodation.
New to Vipassana? Read the full guide before applying — the 10-day course expects you to know what you are committing to.
Apply for a course
Applications go directly to Dhamma Bodhi. Darshya does not handle bookings — the center reviews each applicant personally. The course itself is donation-based (no fee).