Mahabodhi Vihara · Sarnath
A channel of record for Theravada.
The Mahabodhi Society's Sarnath base, near the Deer Park where the Buddha gave his first sermon. The Mulagandhakuti Vihara is the centerpiece.
Daily recitation of the First Sermon. Sutta-study series. Member-only access to the 'Sarnath Series' — 12 episodes on the eightfold path filmed at the site.
Daily Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta recitation — the First Sermon, in Pali, at the site where it was first given.
Where your dana goes.
The Sarnath Buddhist school and the Deer Park preservation society.
The broadcasting calendar.
The community behind the channel.
The Mahabodhi Society's Sarnath base, near the Deer Park where the Buddha gave his first sermon. The Mulagandhakuti Vihara is the centerpiece.
Founded in 1931, the monastery is led by Ven. M. Sumitthananda. Anchored at Sarnath, India. Resident community and lay sangha contribute to the daily liturgy broadcast on this channel.
Three ways further in.
Begin with Day Pilgrim — 1 day, $20 – $50.
/circuit/day-pilgrim →Sacred-site originals, blessed objects, daily practice goods — with dana returning to this channel.
/shop →Subscribers may write directly to the monastery for retreat inquiries and dharma questions.
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