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A 7-Night Journey of Stillness, Service & Connection
The Bodhisattva Retreat invites you into a sacred rhythm of life—one where meditation, meaningful service, and cultural immersion come together in the heart of rural India.
Held just outside Bodhgaya, where the Buddha awakened, this 7-night retreat is a living experience of presence, purpose, and compassionate action.
It’s not about escaping the world—it’s about returning to what truly matters.
Compassion in Action | Live with Purpose | Experience with Heart
A Journey of Compassion and Transformation
The Bodhisattva Retreat is a heartfelt invitation for individuals from around the world to awaken to their highest purpose through compassionate action. Inspired by the life and teachings of Dwarko Sundrani Ji, the last living disciple of Mahatma Gandhi, the retreat beautifully weaves together
Gandhian wisdom with the enlightened path of the Buddha—in the very land where the Buddha attained enlightenment.
This is a place where philosophy becomes practice, where service becomes a spiritual path.
Discovering the Path of the Bodhisattva
At the core of the retreat is a deep journey—from the head to the heart. Through silence, reflection, and service, participants are guided to shed false identities, meet their inner challenges with compassion, and reconnect with their true essence.
There is no right or wrong way—only the deeply human way, grounded in truth, love, and interconnectedness. This path invites you to live your values, embody presence, and offer your gifts to a world in need.
A Sacred Setting in Bodhgaya
Held in the spiritual grounds of Bodhgaya, Bihar—the place of the Buddha's enlightenment—the retreat takes place in an environment that naturally invites transformation. Bihar, which translates to "the place one wanders to seek answers," becomes the perfect landscape for inner awakening and reflection.
From guided meditations to mindful community seva, every moment is an invitation to deepen your connection with yourself and the world around you.
What to Expect
Over 7 nights, you’ll be welcomed into the peace of a Buddhist monastery and guided through a gentle, grounded flow of daily practices, hands-on support, and heartfelt connection.
Stay in a Buddhist Monastery
Simple, serene accommodation that invites reflection and stillness.
Morning Practices
Start each day with meditation, integrative yoga practices.
Time with Bodhi Tree School
Visit the school, connect with the children, support creative activities, and witness grassroots education in action.
Seva Projects
Contribute your energy through meaningful, light service, heartfelt connections.
Sacred Site Visits
Meditate beneath the Bodhi Tree, visit the Mahabodhi Temple, and walk the land where the Buddha found enlightenment.
Village Immersion
Learn from local life, share stories, and experience authentic cultural exchange.
Evening Reflections
Group circles to integrate your journey, rest in community, and listen within.
Retreat Inclusions
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7 Nights Accommodation in a Buddhist Monastery
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Yoga and Mindfulness Practices
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Nourishing Vegetarian Meals
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Sacred Site Visits
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Connection with Bodhi Tree School
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Retreat Excursions and Activities
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Village Immersion and Cultural Exchange
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Soulful Teachings and Reflection
Giving Back with Heart
This retreat is not only a personal journey—it is a collective act of giving. All proceeds directly support the Bodhi Tree Educational Foundation, which empowers over 700 children, including 60 children with special needs, through holistic education.
Past retreats have made possible:
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Repairing school buses
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Installing solar-powered fans and classroom lighting
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Providing desks and classroom furniture
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Renovating playschools
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Painting and roofing for school infrastructure
Upcoming initiatives include:
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Installation of solar panels for clean energy
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Construction of on-site retreat accommodation to welcome more seekers from around the world
Your presence directly supports education, sustainability, and inclusion for the children and families of Bodhgaya.
Retreat Love
"Expect the unexpected, the Bodhi Tree Educational Foundation, and our teachers - Angela, Courtney and Dhirendra offered a deeply humbling and soul-stirring experience. From the warmth of the community to the sacred spaces, and the sunrise yoga beneath golden skies, every moment was a gift. I return home with a deeper sense of connection, compassion and gratitude.”
- Leonie. G. - Australia
Who Is This For?
Seekers
Seekers of spiritual growth and deeper meaning
Changemakers
Changemakers who want to integrate service with self-awareness
Individuals and Groups
Individuals and groups ready for authentic transformation
No Experience Necessary
Whether you come for clarity, contribution, or community, the Bodhisattva Retreat will meet you where you are—and gently guide you where your heart longs to be.
Join Us!
This is your invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters. Step into a journey that honors your inner voice while uplifting others in need.
Step into the path of the Bodhisattva—where self-discovery meets service, and transformation becomes a way of life.