Our Mission
Prabuddha Bharat - Enlightened India
We support the peaceful transformation of Indian society through learning based on the values of liberty, equality, and fraternity. These values are at the heart of Buddhist tradition, and the foundation principles of India’s greatest social activist, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.
The Nagaloka team, the Alumni of the Nagarjuna Training Institute, and their partner organization, the Manuski Trust, are responding to the COVID 19 calamity, trying to help distressed people wherever possible all over India.
Who we are?
Nagaloka is a Buddhist training and conference centre located in Nagpur, India.
The 15-acre campus hosts a variety of programmes on a local, global, and international scale.
It is home to the Nagarjuna Training Institute, which provides a residential training course in Buddhism and social activism.
Nagaloka is a major centre for Buddhist Revival in India today. It is a pilgrimage site, where thousands come annually to see its famous Walking Buddha statue.
What do we do?
At Nagaloka we have dedicated ourselves to realizing an India free of caste and all forms of injustice and exploitation, in which people have the means to overcome suffering, live empowered and fulfilling lives, and contribute to a humane and harmonious society. We do this through training, education, research and dialogue based on teachings of the Buddha and Dr. Ambedkar, and supporting a network of activists throughout India.
Our Impact
The Nagarjuna Training Institute has had a profound impact on the students. Most feel transformed after only a few months of Dhamma practice. They develop confidence, are able to overcome unhelpful habits, cultivate skilful mental states, and realise they can do something with their lives, both for themselves and for society.
The Walking Buddha statue is now a major pilgrimage site for the millions of Buddhists in India, given more meaning with the statue of Dr. Ambedkar. Our large meditation hall provides a source of peace and inspiration to all who visit.
Many alumni have gone on to complete their postgraduate studies at prestigious institutions across India. Many are now engaged in social projects such as starting schools and hostels, raising awareness amongst minority communities of their rights, responding to atrocities. Many are sharing what they have learnt of the Dhamma in their towns and villages.
The campus is an active centre for intellectual and spiritual growth through the major national and international programmes held regularly, including annual conferences on topics exploring Engaged Buddhist practices, Dr. Ambedkar’s teachings and vision, caste relations, gender dynamics, and others.
Since Nagaloka’s beginning in 2002…
1400+
SOCIALLY ENGAGED ALUMNI
More than 1300 young people have benefited from its training programmes.
40+
CASTES COMING TOGETHER
These youth represent more than forty castes, all of which face varying degrees of oppression.
25+
STATES ACROSS INDIA
Students from all four corners of the country have attended these programmes.
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Nagaloka depends on contributions to pay for its operations. The students who live and study here come from extremely deprived backgrounds and require full scholarships.
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NTI accepts students annually for their programme in social activism and Buaddhism. Advanced courses are also available, for alumni as well as newcomers.
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Nagaloka regularly has spots available for volunteering and working on the campus for a range of activities.
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December 6 marks the death anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Today as we remember Dr. …
‘Dhol Gawanr Shudra Pashu Nari, Sakal Tadan ke Adhikari’ The above statement was given by …
Name: Pankaj Gadgil NTI 18th Batch Gender: Male Mobile: 9529436569 Email: pankajgadgil786@gmail.com Location: Ratangarh, Rajasthan …
A Buddhist Musical Fusion: Minds in Harmony was arranged at Nagaloka for the NTI students …
Participants— Over 300 students and some faculties from Local institutions including PWS College, Ambedkar College, …
Four students from Nagarjuna Training Institute have been selected to pursue higher study in Taiwan. …
We are thrilled to announce the first two artists-in-residence at Nagaloka, Prabhakar Kamble and Reema …
Ashoka Dhammadhuta Presentation display Slides for the year 2019-20 Banner Size is 3×2 feet Please …
Dhamma retreat was organised for Nagarjuna Training Institute’s Alumni at Nagaloka from 22-27 Aug 2019. …
Bhante Urgyen Sangharakshita’s 94th Birth Anniversary was celebrated at Nagaloka – Buddha Surya Vihar. The …
An inauguration ceremony was held at Nagaloka on 7th July 2019. The ceremony was presided …
Two day Workshop on Ambedkarite Buddhist Artist Workshop on Buddhist Art & Aesthetics. Date: 6-7 …
Date: 28 Jan to 2 Feb 2019 It is a good platform to address some …
Chinese language classes have been conducted in Nagaloka, Nagpur since 2012. Mainly it had been …
Date: 25 to 31 March 2019 The Ashoka dhammadutta retreat was held an Kondanphur, pune. …
Date: 2-3 March 2019 The workshop was held at Nagaloka to make an aware in …
Date: 2nd March 2019 As we celebrate every year the send off programme of the …
Date: 24 Feb 2019 Bhikku Bodhi is the leading western Theravada monk, a very famous …
Date: 11-12 Feb 2019 The programme was held at Nagaloka. In this day in the …
Date: 21 Jan 2019 On this day there were 30 Taiwan Buddhist people have visited …
As every year many scholars visit to Nagaloka, Dh. Veeradhamma is the person who visit …
Tea meditation programme has been organized in Nagaloka during the 2nd week of December 2018. …
Date: 6th Dec 2018 In this ceremony we had a wonderful talk by our students …
Date: 23-28 Nov 2018 The alumni conference was held at Nagaloka as usual we have. …
Date: 26th Nov 2018 Constitution day which is also known as the Samvidhan Divas is …
The Kalamasutta retreat was held at Nagaloka on 5th to 1oth November 2019. The purpose …
Date: 4th Nov 2018 The programme was started with pali chanting and then the Lokamitra …
Date: 29th & 30th September 2018. In this workshop, we discussed the teamwork and how …
The two day conference was held at Nagaloka on Annihilation of Caste from 21st & …
The Mitra day was celebrated at Nagaloka on 9th September 2018. To develop the spiritual …
Nagaloka News
December 6 marks the death anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Today as we remember Dr. …
‘Dhol Gawanr Shudra Pashu Nari, Sakal Tadan ke Adhikari’ The above statement was given by …
Name: Pankaj Gadgil NTI 18th Batch Gender: Male Mobile: 9529436569 Email: pankajgadgil786@gmail.com Location: Ratangarh, Rajasthan …
A Buddhist Musical Fusion: Minds in Harmony was arranged at Nagaloka for the NTI students …
Participants— Over 300 students and some faculties from Local institutions including PWS College, Ambedkar College, …
Four students from Nagarjuna Training Institute have been selected to pursue higher study in Taiwan. …
We are thrilled to announce the first two artists-in-residence at Nagaloka, Prabhakar Kamble and Reema …
Ashoka Dhammadhuta Presentation display Slides for the year 2019-20 Banner Size is 3×2 feet Please …
Dhamma retreat was organised for Nagarjuna Training Institute’s Alumni at Nagaloka from 22-27 Aug 2019. …
Bhante Urgyen Sangharakshita’s 94th Birth Anniversary was celebrated at Nagaloka – Buddha Surya Vihar. The …
An inauguration ceremony was held at Nagaloka on 7th July 2019. The ceremony was presided …
Two day Workshop on Ambedkarite Buddhist Artist Workshop on Buddhist Art & Aesthetics. Date: 6-7 …
Date: 28 Jan to 2 Feb 2019 It is a good platform to address some …
Chinese language classes have been conducted in Nagaloka, Nagpur since 2012. Mainly it had been …
Date: 25 to 31 March 2019 The Ashoka dhammadutta retreat was held an Kondanphur, pune. …
Date: 2-3 March 2019 The workshop was held at Nagaloka to make an aware in …
Date: 2nd March 2019 As we celebrate every year the send off programme of the …
Date: 24 Feb 2019 Bhikku Bodhi is the leading western Theravada monk, a very famous …
Date: 11-12 Feb 2019 The programme was held at Nagaloka. In this day in the …
Date: 21 Jan 2019 On this day there were 30 Taiwan Buddhist people have visited …
As every year many scholars visit to Nagaloka, Dh. Veeradhamma is the person who visit …
Tea meditation programme has been organized in Nagaloka during the 2nd week of December 2018. …
Date: 6th Dec 2018 In this ceremony we had a wonderful talk by our students …
Date: 23-28 Nov 2018 The alumni conference was held at Nagaloka as usual we have. …
Date: 26th Nov 2018 Constitution day which is also known as the Samvidhan Divas is …
The Kalamasutta retreat was held at Nagaloka on 5th to 1oth November 2019. The purpose …
Date: 4th Nov 2018 The programme was started with pali chanting and then the Lokamitra …
Date: 29th & 30th September 2018. In this workshop, we discussed the teamwork and how …
The two day conference was held at Nagaloka on Annihilation of Caste from 21st & …
The Mitra day was celebrated at Nagaloka on 9th September 2018. To develop the spiritual …
