Accommodation and Fees at Nalanda Monastery
Nalanda being a Monastery has accommodation on the premises only for men. Accommodation is limited and as a result, new residents (under the age of 35) are asked to share a room.
Female students usually rent accommodation in the town of Lavaur (4.5km away) or near the monastery. If you need help with finding accommodation, feel free to contact us.
Updated: November 2020
Meals only (all vegetarian)
| 3 MEALS |
BREAKFAST ONLY |
LUNCH ONLY |
DINNER ONLY |
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| Guests | 21 € | 4 € | 10 € | 7 € |
| Students | 14 € | 3 € | 7 € | 4 € |
Teachings only
| PER MONTH | PER DAY | PER QUIZZ | |
| Guests | 95 € | 6 € | 5 € |
| Resident students | 137,5 € | N/A | N/A |
| Online students | 50 € full / 25 € auditor | N/A | N/A |
| Nuns |
Donation based (75 € per month is advised if you're not a volunteer and have the financial means) |
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Teachings with meals only
| 3 MEALS | PER MONTH |
| Nuns | 150 € |
| Students | 290 € |
| DINNER ONLY |
PER MONTH |
| Students | 200 € |
Teachings, meals and accommodation
| PER MONTH | PER DAY | |
| Monks | 200 € | N/A |
| Nuns (accommodation at the Wisdom House) | 350 € | N/A |
| Aspiring monks | 250 € | N/A |
| Residents - Single room | 690 € * | N/A |
| Residents - Double room (shared) | 480 € ** | N/A |
| Single room for visiting online students | NA | 30 € |
| Double room for visiting online students (shared) | NA | 25 € |
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* If you decide to keep your single room while you are away, you pay only 400 € per month ** If you decide to keep your double room while you are away, you pay only 280 € per month |
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Accommodation and meals package (for retreaters & visitors)
| PER MONTH | PER DAY | PER NIGHT ONLY - NO MEALS |
FAMILY MEMBERS OF MONKS - PER DAY |
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| Single room / retreat hut | 800 € | 40 € | 20 € | 20 € |
| Double room (shared) | 580 € | 33 € | 15 € | 15 € |
| Camping | 460 € | 25 € | 7,50 € | 12,50 € |
Room photos
Single room:
Double room:
The fees cover the rent of the room, three meals a day, tea/coffee, and access to the teachings. Fees do not cover printing study materials, internet access, self-study materials, laundry, local travel costs and any telephone costs.
It is the responsibility of all the students to make appropriate arrangements to fulfil any requirements regarding their visas, residency permits or health insurance during their stay at Nalanda. Nalanda will be able to help with advice and occasionally invitation letters once you have been accepted as a student.
