શાંતિનિકેતન સાધના કેન્દ્ર
A residential centre for gyan, yoga and dhyaan sadhna on the coastal shores of Tithal, Valsad — where Patanjali's yog and Jain philosophy are taught, practiced and lived.
The Foundation
Shantiniketan Sadhna Kendra was founded by Pujya Bandhutriputi Maharaj in 1983 as a place where meditation and philosophical wisdom are made accessible, practical and relevant for everyday life. It is open to any seeker, without discrimination, who comes looking for a way into meditation and self-inquiry.
Two living traditions, held as equals
The Kendra draws from two real lineages, and neither is treated as backdrop to the other. Patanjali's yog tradition offers a disciplined path into the stilling of the mind; Jain philosophy and practice offer a framework of self-inquiry, restraint and reverence for all life.
Both are held with equal seriousness — scholarly yet accessible, spiritual yet never austere or exclusive.
Read our story →The Practice
The brand shows people doing the work — practice is the subject, not the set.
The core of the Kendra — a path into stillness and self-inquiry, held in the Dhyana Mandir beneath a fifteen-foot meditative pratimaji.
Scriptural study and philosophical inquiry, supported by a library of more than ten thousand volumes on Jain and yogic thought.
Patanjali's yog sadhna and devotional bhakti — the disciplines of body, breath and heart that make meditation possible.
Teachings
Recorded discourses on meditation, philosophy and lived practice — to listen to on the go, with the screen off.
The Campus
The grounds gather around the Shri Chintamani Parshvanath Bhagwan Derasar, with a Dhyana Mandir for meditation, a Guru-mandir, a philosophy library, and dharmashala guest housing for those who come to stay.
“Come looking for a way into meditation that is practical enough for an ordinary week, and deep enough for a lifetime.”The spirit of Shantiniketan
Written Teachings
Scanned scriptures and written teachings, made searchable and readable in Gujarati and English — to read in the browser or carry with you offline.
Open the library →Gatherings
Residential retreats and days of practice through the year, open to any seeker. See what is coming and reserve a seat.
See upcoming events →Seva & Support
Every contribution supports the derasar, the shibirs and the free sharing of teachings. Donations are eligible for 80G tax exemption, with a receipt sent to you within minutes.
