Bhubaneswar

During Emperor Asoka’s reign the name of Odisha was Kalinga. The Emperor fought a great war against the Kalingas to capture it. During the war large numbers of people were killed and huge destructions took place. Having witnessed the calamity and sufferings left behind by war he came to understand that such mass destruction cannot bring peace and prosperity to the nation. The Emperor changed over to be a devout Buddhist and a great patriot of Buddhism and followed the Noble Path of peace, wisdom and compassion shown by The Buddha. He ruled his vast empire in peace and tranquillity and engaged himself in the work to spread The Buddha’s Message throughout India and abroad. This Centre plays a significant role in the field of social welfare services and educational
The Dhammaduta monks at the Centre are devotedly performing the social and religious activities at the Odisha center, while assisting the visitors by providing them the proper guidance those who come here to seek the Dhamma and showing the willingness to practice the meditation.