Anumodana Sankalpa Dhyana Centre – A Space for Reflection, Discipline, and Inner Freedom
Anumodana Sankalpa Dhyana Centre was inaugurated on 31st January, 2026 marking the formal beginning of a dedicated space created for sincere Dhamma practice, meditation, and inner transformation through a simple pooja and meditation to invoke the blessings of Gods and elders for the benefit of those who would come over to meditate from April, 2026 onwards.
The name Anumodana Sankalpa reflects the very spirit on which this centre stands:
Anumodana — rejoicing in wholesome actions and shared merit
Sankalpa — a firm and conscious resolve towards liberation
Together, they express a collective intention: to cultivate sila, samādhi, and paññā through right effort and right understanding.
Vision and Purpose
The centre has been established as a quiet, disciplined, and supportive environment for those who wish to walk the Buddha’s path in a structured and sincere way. It is not meant for casual relaxation, but for serious inner work — reflection, restraint, mindfulness, and insight.
Anumodana Sankalpa Dhyana Centre is envisioned as a place where:
1. The teachings of the Buddha are approached directly through the suttas
2. Meditation is grounded in ethical living and right view
3. Silence, simplicity, and regularity support deepening practice
4. Practitioners come together with humility, responsibility, and mutual respect
Readiness for Retreats
While the centre has been inaugurated on 31st January, the period that follows is devoted to careful preparation, alignment, and refinement of facilities to support sustained practice. The centre will be fully ready to host meditation retreats from 15th April 2026 onwards.
From that time, Anumodana Sankalpa Dhyana Centre will begin offering:
1. Structured residential meditation retreats
2. Guided and self-guided practice schedules
3. Study and reflection sessions rooted in early Buddhist teachings
4. An environment conducive to long hours of mindful sitting, walking, and contemplation
A Collective Offering
This centre stands as a result of generous donations, shared effort, goodwill, and generosity. Every contribution — whether through money, time, resources, or silent support — is received in the spirit of anumodana, rejoicing in wholesome intentions.
May Anumodana Sankalpa Dhyana Centre serve as:
1. A refuge for practice
2. A support for discipline
3. A condition for insight
4. And a quiet aid in the gradual ending of suffering
🙏 Sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhitattā
Residential Retreat Schedule (April–August)
| Batch | Participants | Arrival to venue | Stay Period | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Female (6) | 14th April | 15 Apr – 24 Apr | 24 or 25 Apr |
| 2 | Male (6) | 30th April | 01 May – 09 May | 10 May |
| 3 | Female (6) | 14th May | 15 May – 24 May | 24 or 25 May |
| 4 | Male (6) | 31st May | 01 Jun – 09 Jun | 10 Jun |
| 5 | Female (6) | 14th June | 15 Jun – 24 Jun | 24 or 25 Jun |
| 6 | Male (6) | 30th June | 01 Jul – 09 Jul | 10 Jul |
| 7 | Female (6) | 14th July | 15 Jul – 24 Jul | 24 or 25 Jul |
| 8 | Male (6) | 31st July | 01 Aug – 09 Aug | 10 Aug |
Arrival should be the previous day and departure day is on the same day after course completion.
You can book tickets on same day of course ending as we would be closing by 11 am on last day.
Confirmed List of participants
| Name | Batch (F) | Name | Batch (Male) | Name | Batch (F) | Name | Batch (Male) |
| Sangeeta | 15-Apr | Akash Khetan | 1-May | Ritu Agarwal | 15-May | Madhu (UP) | 1-Jun |
| Stanzin Shesdup | 15-Apr | Praharsh | 1-May | Advitiya Garg | 15-May | Purushottam Shirsat | 1-Jun |
| Veena N | 15-Apr | Dr.Rai | 1-May | Vaishali Gondane | 15-May | Kirathan | 1-Jun |
| Vijaya Bhagwat | 15-Apr | Bhanu | 1-May | Veena Bangalore | 15-May | Ritesh | 1-Jun |
| Ananya Jain Vrinda Garg | 15-Apr | 1-May | Vaishali Ingle | 15-May | Tulsidas | 1-Jun | |
| Kalpana Bhagwat Swati | 15-Apr | 1-May | 15-May |
| Name | Batch (F) | Name | Batch (F) | Name | Batch (Male) | ||
| Hemlatha Kumari Madhu | 15-Jun | Madhulika P | 15-Jul | Niket | 1-Aug | ||
| Bhikkuni Trishala | 15-Jun | Madhurima P | 15-Jul | Rajkumar Bagde | 1-Aug | ||
| Nutan Kalamkar | 15-Jun | Sowbhagya. | 15-Jul | Dinesh Patel | 1-Aug | ||
| Sonali Moon | 15-Jun | Vibha | 15-Jul | 1-Aug | |||
| Madhuri Borkar | 15-Jun | Shabnam Jambulkar | 15-Jul | 1-Aug | |||
| Mamta Bodele Ujwala Thool | 15-Jun | 15-Jul | 1-Aug |
General instructions
Things to carry for retreat
1. Pillow cover and bedsheet
2. Blankets/Chaddar
3. Water bottle
4. Umbrella
5. Towels
6. Bath soap and accessories
Things to note:
1. No talking / reduced interaction till the end of retreat
2. Do not use mobile phone or any electronic gadgets and instead focus on the meditation object
3. Keep the rooms and washroom/toilet tidy by regular cleaning and taking turns
4. Washing machine using instructions shall be provided at the venue
5. There is a dedicated cloth drying area and you can use them
6. Breakfast and lunch shall be provided at the venue itself and no payment needs to be made
Activities during the retreat
| Activity | Details |
| Day 0 upon arrival | After fixing the stay and registration, the participants would be briefed on DO’s and DONT’s during their stay including lodging, food, rations, washing of utensils, room cleaning etc., taking precepts and starting noble silence |
| Day 1 to Day 3 | In these 3 days, each participants are expected to meditate in all the 3 postures of walking, standing and sitting for 12 hours apart from setting aside 4 hours for Q&A session, washing activities, food preparation/eating etc., The meditation would be either as indicated in TMI practice or anāpanasati process provided by Sariputta. You may access the post here in case you have not seen it earlier. We have also included TMI book in the tab section below for those who are following that. It would be good if you could go over the video on hindrances which has been shared with you above and we shall take up on hindrances as we go by during the session |
| Day 4 to Day 6 | After having established good grasp over breath watching as indicated above, time now to move to establishing all the four jhānas and knowing for oneself that they have perfected that including the fourth one in these 3 days time. We would be having guided walkthrough for few hours and then the participants are expected to do it without guidance too working for around 12 hours in a day. |
| Day 7 to Day 9 | After having got proficiency in breath and jhānas, time to move to Vipasssana. For the next 3 days, we shall be taking up understanding and experiencing 5 aggregates which are part of dependent origination which then leads us to see for ourselves THREE characteristics of existence. |
| Day 10 | We start with entering into Brahma Vihara meditation practice and dwell in that until lunch time. After that, the retreat ends and we would be sharing our experiences and discuss over the same until late evening. Next day, departure to their destinations |
Meditation schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 4:30 am | Morning wake-up bell |
| 5:00 – 7:00 am | Group walking (30 mins) / Sitting meditation (1.5 hours) in the hall |
| 7:00 to 9 am | Breakfast break |
| 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Group walking (1 hour) / Sitting meditation (1 hour) in the hall |
| 11:00 am to 1 pm | Food preparation and lunch break |
| 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm | Individual Q&A session with teachers |
| 2:00 – 5:00 pm | Group walking / Sitting meditation (in the hall or outside) |
| 5:00 pm | Tea break and rest |
| 6:00 – 7:00 pm | Group sitting meditation in the hall |
| 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Individual/Group Q&A Session with teachers |
| 8:00 – 9:00 pm | Hindi Discourse |
| 9:30 pm | NOBLE SILENCE, lights off and retire to bed |
| DO’s (What to Practice) | DON’Ts (What to Avoid) |
|---|---|
| Maintain Noble Silence at all times except during scheduled discussions or interviews | Do not talk, whisper, or chat outside permitted times |
| Follow the daily timetable strictly and be punctual | Do not skip or delay meditation sessions |
| Practice continuous awareness as taught to you in all postures (walking, sitting, standing, lying) | Do not act carelessly or mindlessly during breaks |
| Observe moral discipline (sīla) in body, speech, and mind | Do not engage in harmful actions, speech, or thoughts |
| Follow only the meditation instructions given | Do not mix any other techniques as we are transcending to Buddha’s teachings directly from sutta |
| Note down questions and ask them only during scheduled sessions | Do not discuss meditation experiences with other participants |
| Eat meals silently and mindfully at designated times | Do not eat outside scheduled meal times |
| Respect teachers, volunteers, fellow practitioners, and retreat property | Do not create disturbance or conflict, directly or indirectly |
| Attend all group sittings and walking sessions | Do not isolate yourself by skipping group practice |
| Move slowly and quietly within the retreat premises | Do not run, rush, or make unnecessary noise |
| Keep personal and common areas clean and simple including cleaning of beds/washroom etc., | Do not clutter or misuse shared spaces including bed and wash areas |
| Remain within retreat premises unless permitted | Do not leave the retreat area without permission |
| Use only necessary communication with organizers | Do not communicate through gestures, signs, or expressions including mobile phones/electronic gadgets |
| Submit fully to the retreat discipline for the entire duration | Do not treat the retreat casually or socially |
| Observe gratitude and patience throughout the retreat | Do not indulge in complaints or comparisons |
Please click here for knowing the entire schedule and sutta’s that would help you to get ready for the retreat