About us
How we started?
The Mahabodhi, is a non-governmental, not political, non profiteering based organization established in the year 2002 by a group of great and dedicated social workers and educationists of tremendous vision as response to the general mass and deprived population.
Maha Bodhi Society, Bengaluru
There was another significant event during theyear1956, when the Venerable Acharya Buddharakkhita, a Buddhist monk of deep insight and commitment, came down to Bangalore and started the Maha Bodhi Society, Bangalore and triggered several spiritual, educational medical socialwelfare activities established meditation centers and educational institution in India and abroad. A visionary and hardworking Buddhist monk, he sacrificed his whole life instudy, practice, teaching of the Buddha’s words and putting that compassionate teachings into practice by establishing Maha Bodhi Society , Bengaluru.
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Mahabodhi Research Centre:
The Mahabodhi Research Centre is a unique and pioneering research institution in the Buddhist Studies, envisioned by the Most Venerable Dr. Acharya Buddharakkhita,Ph.D., D.Litt. (admiringly known as Bada Bhanteji) to spread the words of Supreme Buddha in the land of its origin. The Mahabodhi Research Centre, affiliated to esteemed Jain (Deemed-to-be University) is headquartered in Bengaluru in the State of Karnataka, India. This renowned Research Centre, true to its founding spirits,’JotetuBuddhasasaSasanamBharatasmimRatthasmim’ – in fulfilling the dream and vision of its founder, a world renowned scholar-cum-mediation master the most Ven. Dr.Acharya Buddharakkhita – has been striving to promote fundamental authentic and qualitative research in the field of Buddhist Studies universally and has many accomplishments and laurels to its credit
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Welcome to Mahabodhi
Research Center
A centre for Theravada Buddhist studies and Practice
“Wisdom for the world – Happiness for All”
“SabbadanamDhammadanamJinati
The Gift of Dhamma excels all other Gifts”
WHO WE ARE
In the modern times while man is totally lost in material progress neglecting the emotional balance, mental development and spiritual growth, this center will provide the Buddha’s teachings in modern academic mode, which is also in a practicable way, both for material and spiritual progress. A well-formulated course in Buddhism will benefit everyone in every possible way. Since a large number of people are interested in Buddhism today, it is essential that they are catered to their needs purely as a service to humanity for the happiness and well-being of all. Bhagawan Buddha says ‘There is little dust in the eyes of people, remove that ignorance, they will walk on the path of Dhamma. In this direction Mahabodhi Research Center, Bangalore was founded by Most Ven. Dr Acharya BuddharakkhitaMahathera, the great visionary and renowned Buddhist scholar of Modern times as a center for Theravada Buddhist studies and practise. MBRC is the result of far sighted vision, dedicated effort and research by the founder, Most Venerable Dr. Acharya Buddharakkhita, AbhidhajaAggamahaSaddhammajotika, D.Litt.to provide systematic Buddhist Education to modern people as widely as possible, which is the first of its kind in the whole of India. This is one of the unique centre true to its spirit it will not only be an intellectual center of learning but also a character-building institution by living a spiritually enriched life which mere intellectual knowledge cannot accomplish.
Our Messages
Buddhist Revival in India
Founder President
Most Venerable Dr Acharya BuddharakkhitaMahathera AbhidhajaAggamahaSaddhammajotiki, Ph. D, D.Litt.
Lord Buddha taught the Dhamma out of compassion for the good of the many and for the benefit of many 2600 years ago. Since then it flourished in India for over 1500 years. Like all things in the world, it too declined for various reasons. In the 20th century India saw a revival again. The first glimpses of revival were visible when Anagarika Dharmapala founded the Maha Bodhi Society in 1891 and started restoration of the Buddhist holy places. The year 1956 saw some of the great events in modern Buddhist history. It was the year when the 2500th Sacred Buddha Jayanti was celebrated with many programs all over the world and in India.
Chairman’s Message YehiPassiko....
General Secretary
Bhikkhu Ananda
Welcome to Mahabodhi Research Center. We are extremely happy to announce the commencement of Diploma in Buddhist Studies and Certificate Course in Buddhist Studies from this academic year 2018-19.
Bhagavan Buddha, the light of the world, has left a great legacy of human civilization to the betterment of one and all. India today is proud of its rich heritage and culture, basically because of the influence of Lord Buddha’s teachings throughout 2600 years of its living history.
Message From the President
General Secretary
Venerable Kassapa Mahathera
Mahabodhi Reseach Centre, a unique and pioneer centre environed by Bada Bhanteji most venerable Dr. Acharya Buddharakkhita to share the teaching of Buddha to the modern people in a systematic education system yet in a pure form. In this endeavour, this centre will be one of its kinds in whole southern part of India, in spreading the words of Supreme Buddha in the land of its origin. Both Pariyatti and patipatti go hand to hand, a serious seeker of Truth can learn the Dhamma both in spirit and letter as recorded in Theravada Pali Tipitaka, thereby get benefited in his or her life by putting into practise. I wish students from all walks of life without any distinction will get the sublime message of Dhamma. Wish you all Happy Buddha-Dhamma Study!
Message From the Director
Bhikkhu Buddhadatta
Mahabodhi Research Centre, Bengaluru - 09
Welcome to Mahabodhi Researh Centre – pioneer centre for Buddhist Studies and practise in its pure form. At our present times the compassionate and immortal teaching of Buddha is needed more than ever to come out of the chaotic and conflict situation of human lives. The wisdom of Buddha is a great blessing to help humanity to find true happiness and peace and well-being there by achieving human potential.
Faculties
Bhikkhu Ananda
General Secretary, MBS
080 – 41104680
bhante36@yahoo.com
Bhikkhu Buddhadatta
Vinaya pitaka
080 – 41104680
buddhadatta21@gmail.com
Bhikkhu Buddhapala
Suttapitaka
080 – 41104680
buddhapala25@gmail.com
Bhikkhu Jinavamsa
Pali Language
080 – 41104680
jinavamsabhante@gmail.com
Dr. K Ramachandra
Abhidhammapitaka
080 – 41104680
jinavamsabhante@gmail.com
Mahadevaiah K
Abhidhammapitaka
94481 02629
kmahadevasv@gmail.com
Rajendra P
Life of Buddha
9916460113
rajendradtl@gmail.com
Rahul Rao
Pali Literature
9920059856
rao0729@gmail.com
Siddharth Ambrit
Pali Literature
9821704044
srambrit@gmail.com
Staff & Administration:
Sharath Kumar K P
Research Centre
Co – Ordinator
Pabalo Bodh
Accountant
Amaro
Accountant
Dhamma
cakku
Office Receptionist
Ravi Shankar
Office Assistant