Ananda Buddha Vihara

Located in Mahendra Hills, Secunderabad, Ananda Buddha Vihara is a non-profit public charitable Trust engaged in reviving, preserving and propagating Buddhist tradition and culture. Its cultural complex includes a Chaitya built in the ancient cave temple architecture, a museum and a library complex devoted to Buddhist literature. A Stupa and a Sangharama will be raised on the premises.

The Vihara Trust publishes and makes available Buddhist literature both in Telugu and English. It also runs a Dhamma quaterly by name ‘Suhrullekha’. The Vihara is a comprehensive facility for those interested in Buddhist traditions and culture. Phone Nos.:040-27732421; Fax:040-27733160.

Most of the Buddhist sites in Andhra Pradesh are located in close proximity to rivers and sources of drinking water or along trade routes stretching to various parts of the country. The Eastern Coast was used for maritime trade and it was through sea routes that Buddhism spread to other parts of the world. Andhra Pradesh Tourism has identified about 25 of the over two score sites for preservation and work is apace to keep the age-old structures in good shape. The river of knowledge flows through Andhra Pradesh, in abundance.