REVERENCE
AT THE LOTUS FEET
APPAMATTO SATĪMĀ PURISO DULLABHO;
BUDDHAPUTTO BANA BHANTE ARIYO PUGGALO.
GAHANA-ARAÑÑE VIHĀRĪ DVĀDASA-VASSĀNI,
DHUTAṄGA-SĪLA-VIMALO EKACĀRĪ MUNI;
ASESA-DUKKHA-KHĪṆO BUDDHAÑĀṆA-LĀBHĪ,
TAṂ RATTA-KAMALA-PĀDE SIRASĀ NAMĀMI.
Ever diligent and mindful, such a noble person is rare;
A true son of the Buddha, Bana Bhante is an Ariya disciple.
Dwelling in deep forests for twelve years,
Pure in ascetic discipline, walking alone as a sage.
Freed from suffering, endowed with Buddha-wisdom,
At his lotus feet, I bow my head in reverence.
WELCOME
Sadhanarama Foundation
OUR INSPIRATION
Long ago, the Buddha invited his followers to walk into the world with compassion—to work for the good and happiness of all beings. That gentle invitation continues to guide us today.
THE BUDDHA’S CALL
As the Buddha taught:
“Go forth, O Bhikkhus, for the good of the many, for the happiness of the many, out of compassion for the world… Proclaim the Dhamma that is beautiful in its beginning, beautiful in its middle, and beautiful in its ending.”
OUR PATH
These words are more than a teaching; they are a call to action. They continue to inspire a path of service, spiritual practice, and care for the world.
WHO WE ARE
Sadhanarama Foundation is a charitable trust, registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 and established as the service arm of Sadhanarama Bana Vihara, a Theravāda Buddhist monastery dedicated to preserving and promoting the cultural and spiritual heritage of the Chakma Buddhist community. The Foundation works to bring the wisdom of the Buddha into everyday life through Compassion in Action and Community Engagement.
OUR WORK ACROSS COMMUNITIES
Based at Sadhanarama Bana Vihara in Arunachal Pradesh, the Foundation serves as a platform for spiritual, cultural, educational, and community development activities. It works closely with monastic communities, local villages, and volunteers, fostering shared learning, coordination, and a collective sense of purpose.
OUR LINEAGE & VISION
Sadhanarama Foundation carries forward the spiritual lineage of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, preserving and promoting the teachings, values, and cultural heritage of the Chakma Buddhist community. We believe that when the mind is nurtured with wisdom and compassion, positive change naturally flows into individuals, families, communities, and the wider world.
