30th July 2026 – Inauguration ceremony for the 12th batch of the 4-month “Online Buddhist Study”, organized by the Nagarjuna Training Institute (NTI) in Nagpur.
Event Overview
- Course Name: 12th Batch of Online Buddhist Study (OBS).
- Duration: 4 months,.
- Academic Director: Bhanu Pratap,.
- Master of Ceremony: Maitreyaratna.
Key Statistics & Participation
Academic Director Bhanu Pratap shared that for this 12th batch, 42 students were selected, consisting of 30 males and 12 females,. These students represent 12 different states, including Maharashtra (the highest enrollment), Haryana, Odisha, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Meghalaya, and Chhattisgarh,. The course originated in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic to continue the mission of spreading the teachings of the Buddha and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar when residential training was not possible.
Special Guest Insights
- Maitreyanath: A founder member of NTI, he explained that the course is built on three pillars: Buddhism, Ambedkar Thought, and Social Action,. He noted that the training aims to create “Dedicated Social Workers” who can spread these ideologies in their local areas.
- Prof. Chandu Maiske: An advisor to NTI and a long-time teacher of Ambedkar Thought, he emphasized that education is a two-way process,. He challenged students to be serious, avoid distractions during online sessions, and engage deeply by asking questions,,.
- Nagamitra: He encouraged students to prioritize their studies and expressed the importance of students eventually visiting the Nagaloka campus in Nagpur to fully experience the connection to the movement,.
- Suvirya: Offered his blessings and support for the new batch’s successful study.
- Sushant Patra: Having been instrumental in starting the first six online batches, he encouraged students to become fully immersed in the teachings of Buddha and the thoughts of Baba Saheb,.
Alumni Experiences
Several alumni shared how the course transformed them. Lakshmi (ODS 10) noted that the course provides clarity on mindfulness practice. Sangharsh (ODS 2) shared how the training provided emotional stability during the pandemic. Renuka (Residential 15) highlighted that the teachers at NTI don’t just teach mindfulness practice; they strive to live it.
