The Mahabodhi Boys' Hostel is one of the most compassionate and transformative initiatives of the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), founded by Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena. Established to support underprivileged children from remote villages of Ladakh, the hostel provides a safe, nurturing, and inspiring home where young boys can pursue education, personal growth, and spiritual development. It reflects MIMC's enduring commitment to uplifting society through holistic education rooted in compassion and human values.
Located within the serene Mahabodhi Devachan Campus in Choglamsar, the Boys' Hostel offers much more than shelter—it offers opportunity and hope. Here, children live in a caring community guided by love, discipline, and mindfulness. They attend the Mahabodhi Residential School for their formal education, while the hostel provides a supportive environment that encourages healthy habits, meditation, and moral development. The boys are taught to balance academic excellence with kindness, responsibility, and gratitude.
Every aspect of life in the Mahabodhi Boys' Hostel is designed to nurture well-rounded individuals. The boys participate in cultural activities, sports, and service programs, helping them grow into confident, compassionate, and socially aware citizens. Special emphasis is placed on mindfulness and moral education to instill values that will guide them throughout their lives.
The Mahabodhi Boys' Hostel stands as a living example of “Compassion in Action,” embodying the vision of Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena to empower the next generation through love and education. Many of its students have gone on to become capable professionals and responsible members of society, carrying with them the values and spirit of Mahabodhi into the wider world.