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Nagaloka Centre is the home of the Nagarjuna Institute, which offers an eight month residential training programme in Buddhist teachings and practices, as well as Social Action, for young men and women from all over India.
Nagaloka Centre is the home of the Nagarjuna Training Institute, which offers an eight month residential training programme in Buddhist teachings and practices, as well as Social Action, for young men and women from all over India. Since 2012 it has been conducting a three year residential BA degree as part of Nagpur University.
The first goal of these programmes is to help young people become empowered through Buddhist practices, so that they can lead more satisfactory lives, and contribute more to society.
When they leave Nagaloka, many of the students share what they have learnt with others in their towns and villages, helping others to become empowered through the teachings of the Buddha and Dr. Ambedkar; this is the second goal of the programme. All students live in beautifully designed residential buildings, and follow a daily programme of meditation and puja, class instruction, personal study, and work periods. The students also participate in cultural activities, visit nearby social projects, and attend meditation retreats from time to time. At present there are 150 residential students, divided between these two courses. It is intended to raise this number to 300 students as soon as facilities and resources become available.
Many people visit Nagaloka from India and abroad, and the students often have the opportunity to meet with them and hear about Buddhist activities in Europe, Asia and the United States.
Our Courses
University Affiliated BA Course
The BA College is known as NAGARJUNA INSTITUTE and it is situated in the beautiful campus of Nagaloka, Nagpur. The Nagarjuna Institute is affiliated with RTMNU (Nagpur University). The subjects we offer are: Buddhist Studies, Ambedkar Thoughts, Pali Literature, English and Hindi.
Residential Course
The Dhammasekhiya course is an eight months residential course held in the Nagaloka campus designed to introduce students to the Buddhist teachings and practices in a practical and meaningful manner. Admission starts from 15th April 2026!
Online Dhammasekhiya
4 months Online course designed to introduce students to the Buddhist teachings and practices in a practical and meaningful manner. Next Batch admission starts from Jan 2026
Certification Course in Pali Language.
Enroll in our four-month certification course to expand your expertise in the Pali language and delve into the comprehensive world of Buddhist texts. Next Batch starts soon!
Elementary Chinese Language
This course is designed to provide a structured and enjoyable journey into the Chinese language and culture, fostering a well-rounded understanding of both linguistic and contextual aspects. Next Batch starts soon!