Dhammacakka Foundation Trust · Mumbai, Maharashtra

India's Next Great Buddhist Landmark

A 66.4-metre Buddha statue and Heritage Centre — bringing Maharashtra's extraordinary Buddhist heritage to the world.

View Plot 1 — Kanheri View Plot 2 — Aarey
The Strategic Gap
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Maharashtra has more Buddhist sites than any other Indian state — yet no dedicated Buddhist Circuit under Swadesh Darshan 2.0.

Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and eight North-Eastern states all have nationally funded Buddhist Circuits. Maharashtra — home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Buddhist origin (Ajanta & Ellora) — has none. This project is the missing anchor.

The Two Projects
Plot 1 · Borivali, Mumbai

Kanheri Buddhist Heritage Centre

Plot 827A/4A · Mumbai Suburban District

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  • 66.4-metre landmark Buddha statue — first of its kind in Mumbai
  • 1,000-seat Meditation Hall · Thai Buddhist Library
  • Buddhist Circuit Gateway for Maharashtra
  • Youth Ethics Residential Programme
  • Monk Training & Education facility
SD 2.0 Aligned Tourism Education
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Plot 2 · Aarey Milk Colony

International Meditation Retreat

Aarey Colony, Goregaon · Mumbai

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  • International-standard Wellness & Meditation Centre
  • First facility of its kind in India's largest city
  • Residential retreat for international groups
  • Forest setting — Aarey green buffer zone
  • Complementary anchor to the Kanheri Heritage Centre
Wellness Tourism International Environment
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Project Documents
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Who Is This For?
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Government & MPs

Policy alignment, Swadesh Darshan 2.0, Letter of Support
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CSR Partners

Schedule VII eligible components, co-branding opportunities
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Universities & Interns

Internship programmes, youth education, research partnerships
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Media & Research

Press kit, background information, expert contacts

About Dhammacakka Foundation Trust

The Indian branch of Dhammakaya Foundation, Thailand — one of the world's most internationally active Buddhist institutions, with centres in 80+ countries. Registered with 12A Income Tax Exemption and 80G Donor Tax Deduction certificates.

Reg. No. AAFTD1099M Dhammakaya Foundation, Thailand UN NGO Consultative Status 12A & 80G Certified 80+ Countries