Dhamma Retreats Journal

Guides & Insights for the
Dharma Seeker

Pilgrimage routes, retreat guides, tradition explainers and practical travel tips — everything you need for a meaningful Buddhist journey in India.

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Vipassana 101 Guide
Meditation
Beginner's Guide · 14 min read
Vipassana 101: What to Expect at Your First 10-Day Silent Retreat

The daily schedule, the rules, days 1 through 10, how to prepare, and what to do after you leave. Everything a first-timer needs to know.

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June 17, 2026
Buddhist Pilgrimage Circuit India
Pilgrimage
Travel Guide · 12 min read
Buddhist Pilgrimage Circuit India: Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar & Lumbini

The four holiest sites in Buddhism lie within a single circuit across northern India. A complete guide to planning the journey.

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June 17, 2026
Meditation Retreats Himachal Pradesh
Location Guide
Travel Guide · 12 min read
Best Meditation Retreats in Himachal Pradesh: Bir, Dharamsala & Beyond

Deer Park, Tushita, Dharmalaya, Dongyu Gatsal Ling — the extraordinary concentration of Buddhist centres in HP and when to visit.

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June 17, 2026
Tibetan Buddhist Retreats India
Tibetan Buddhism
Tradition Guide · 14 min read
Tibetan Buddhist Retreat Centres in India — The Complete List

Gelug, Kagyu, Nyingma — a lineage-by-lineage guide to every major Tibetan Buddhist retreat centre in India, from Bylakuppe to McLeod Ganj.

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June 17, 2026
When to Visit Bodhgaya
Travel Planning
Season Guide · 10 min read
When to Visit Bodhgaya: Season Guide & Retreat Calendar

Month-by-month breakdown of Bodhgaya's climate, the annual teaching and festival calendar, and practical logistics for planning your trip.

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June 17, 2026
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