Our welfare care home initiative in India offers state-of-the-art facilities surrounded by nature. These homes provide comfortable homes for the elderly, infirm, convalescent, and those in need of peace of mind, promoting their independence and well-being.

The location is in the village of Pemayangtse Monastery, two kilometers from Pelling, a small town at the foot of Mount Khangchendzonga in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim.

Founded in 1647, Pemayangtse Monastery is part of the Sikkim Buddhist religious pilgrimage route, which begins at Dubuddhi Monastery in Yuksom, the oldest monastery in Sikkim, and continues through Norbugang Chorten, Tashiding Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, and Sangha Choeling Monastery, culminating at the famous Khechopalli Lake. All of these locations on the route are less than 45 kilometers from Pelling, making it an ideal base for spiritual retreats. One of the key stakeholders in the Satori Project is Yapo S. Yongda, president of the Muyar Lyan Trust, who is also the oldest monk at Pemayangtse Monastery.

A cultural center will be built on the Satori Project site. It will offer a variety of courses, including yoga and meditation classes, exercise, fusion cuisine, authentic Japanese cuisine, and authentic Tibetan cuisine, fostering cultural exchange between Japan and India, enriching the mind and body while providing enjoyable experiences.

Natural therapies and healing will also be actively incorporated, and treatments will be available from trained Ayurvedic and homeopathic physicians. The facility will also feature vibrational therapy equipment, which is available for free use. Chinese acupuncture and shiatsu specialists, panchakarma specialists, and Kairali Spa specialists regularly visit, providing treatments from these specialists.

The cultural center will also provide Japanese language instruction to local school students and residents, as well as the ability to prepare sushi, side dishes using Japanese dashi, and various other Japanese dishes. The Satori Project will also introduce Japanese language courses and programs to the DPCA. DPCA students receive language training and other vocational skills, and then are offered employment opportunities in Japan. Our partner organization, the nonprofit organization KONNEKT ASIA, works with Japanese recruitment agencies to provide Japanese language courses and help students find employment in Japan. In addition to language, students will also learn about Japanese culture through courses in ikebana, calligraphy, and culture.

Stays at Satori Place are limited to 90 days. Prices start from 10,000 yen per night for two people per room, including three meals. This stay is made possible with the support of the Indian state government of Sikkim.