The Maha Bodhi Society of India

The Maha Bodhi Society of India was founded  by Anagarika Dhammapala in May, 1891 for  the purpose of resuscitation Buddhism in India  and of restoring the ancient Buddhist shrines  at Buddha Gaya, Sarnath and Kushinara.  Having its Headquarters in Calcutta its main attention  has been paid in the restoration and revival of the glory  and sanctity of Buddha Gaya.  For this he founded the Society’s first Centre at Buddha Gaya. Then centers were established in Sarnath,  Sanchi, Lucknow, Orissa, New Delhi, Chennai Ajmer, Bangalore etc. Under the able guidance of Ven. Dr. D. Rewatha Thero,  Present General Secretary of the Maha Bodhi Society of India,  Buddhagaya centre is extending a commendable service to  the Society and the Buddhist community around the globe.

Today the Centre is extending the following activities:- Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Temple A pilgrims guest house with all facilities A small Shrine Room for pilgrims and Visitors. Communication Facilities

Free Homeopathic Dispensary: Founded by Lt. Ven. Bulath Singhala Pannarama Thero ,  the dispensary looks after the needs of the local and  needy people by giving them free medicines and treatment.  A team of dedicated doctors and  staff help in maintaining the proper functioning of the Dispensary. A free School for Children : The Maha Bodhi Vidyapeeth is a free school which is dedicated  in giving the gift of Knowledge to the needy and  less fortunate children of the locality.  It has a strength of about 450 students and  is still growing in numbers. The Centre believes  that the child who attaings education can an asset to the Society. An Ambulance Service: Started in 1997, the Ambulance service is serving  the community by taking the sick peo;oe to hospitals  at a minimum cost so that the service is inexpensive and  easy to use by less fortunate ,ambulance service  the Buddhagaya Centre of the Maha Bodhi Society of India  is one of the first to reach the spot of any natural calamity of disaster. Free Educational Sponsorship for the Handicap: The Buddhagaya Centre also provides free sponsorship to  the deserving candidates who are physically handicap  children and is presently sponsoring few such deserving candidates.

A tiny canteen to serve the pilgrims residing in the guest house. A Book Shop. A Meditation Hall. Monastic Training Centre for novices.