Our place
The monastery
Buddha Ashram (Early Buddhist Teachings — Theravāda forest monastery) is registered as Bhagavan Buddha Dhamma Pavattana Sangha (R). This page summarises the land and what already stands. Building news and plans are on Updates.
Land and setting
The property lies in Chattanahalli Palya, Varuna Hobli, Mysore district, Karnataka, on roughly twelve acres. To keep a forested character, more than three thousand trees have been planted across the site.
Current structures
At present the monastery has:
- One Dhamma hall
- Two dormitory blocks
- 30 international standard rooms
- Separate bath and toilet blocks for men and for women
- A modest kitchen
- Two bhikkhu dwellings (kutis)
Community and site photographs
Gathering on the monastery grounds.
Current works
Work is underway to strengthen infrastructure for long-term residence and communal practice.
For the latest building news, see Updates.