Shanta Vana

Thomas Dhammadipa has a vow to spread Buddha’s message in Europe. For that purpose he founded the “Island of Dharma” Dhammadipa foundation, with the aim to provide space for study and the practice of Buddhism and spirituality in general. The name of the newly established center is “The forest of tranquility”, Shanta Vana.

The forest of tranquility, Shanta Vana  is located in a protected nature reservation area called “Czech paradise”. The visitors to the centre come from all different parts of this earth.

Contact Shanta Vana dhammadipa.cz@gmail.com

We are happy to announce that Thomas Dhammadipa has teamed up with his dear friend Dolpo Tulku Rinpoche to jointly develop the Shanta Vana Center.

“I believe that thanks to all his positive qualities and our mutual respect, our friendship and joint work can lead to the flourishing of the Shanta Vana center, which translates as Quiet Forest. Why? In order to calm down, you need the right place, the right people and the right practice, based on benefiting yourself and others without discrimination. What gives me hope for the future is that our center, despite all the difficulties it has gone through in the past, will continue to be a refuge for those who are looking for a deeper meaning in life. Our friendly relationship with Dolpo Tulku Rinpoche is based on universal values ​​that are so much needed today. It fills me with confidence that our joint project of the Shanta Vana Center will be successful.”

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