Dragon Palace Buddhist Temple

Dragon Palace Buddhist Temple, also known as the Lotus Temple of Nagpur, is a Buddhist shrine located in Kamptee, Maharashtra. Established in 1999 with funds from the Japan-based Ogawa Society, it serves as a center for Buddhist education and meditation. The temple complex features distinctive Indo-Japanese architecture and houses a sandalwood statue of Lord Buddha. It stands as a symbol of Indo-Japanese friendship and is a recognized pilgrimage site.

Visitors can expect a serene environment with landscaped gardens and colorful flowers surrounding the temple complex. The main shrine houses an 18-foot sandalwood statue of Lord Buddha carved from a single piece of wood. The premises include a meditation hall and library where devotees chant and meditate in silence. Photography is permitted in designated areas, and visitors are expected to maintain silence and dress modestly within the temple grounds.

Founded in 1999 by Sulekha Kumbhare and Noriko Ogawa, the temple was established with funds from the Japan-based Ogawa Society. Originally built on 10 acres, the complex was expanded by 40 acres in 2003. It was inaugurated by Reverend Nichiki Kato of Japan and envisioned as a center for Buddhist education and a symbol of Indo-Japanese friendship.

The temple serves as a significant pilgrimage site for Buddhists and a center for Vipassana meditation. It represents Indo-Japanese cultural ties and functions as an educational institution for Buddhist schooling. The site hosts special celebrations during Buddha Purnima and offers regular 10-day meditation courses.