This project was born in the heart to help others...
Universal Values
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion
Dominique VALLI – the founder and director of SHANTI INDIA school – is a practicing Buddhist inspired by the Buddhist teachings of compassion. From the very start, the project came along with the blessing of the famous teacher MINGYUR Rinpoche. However Dominique makes sure that the values of the school are universal and rooted in the secular ethics advocated and actively promoted by H.H DALAI LAMA.
“Our only religion is love” is the school’s credo.
Our Leadership Team
Dedicated team of professionals who make it all happen.
Dominique Valli
In 2006 she came to Bodhgaya to follow Buddhism teachings. Seeing the misery and poverty around her, she decided to act upon her compassion in addition and spent her personal savings to set up the school for the underprivileged children. Now she makes sure that the quality of the education provided to them is on the best possible level. She also does her best to secure the school financially by looking for sponsors and alternative source of funding.
Dominique splits her time between India and Corsica, where she comes from.
Anuj Kumar
Anuj is fully dedicated to helping the children of Bodhgaya, whom he genuinely understands, given that he himself benefited from the support of SHANTI INDIA to pursue his own dreams. He has a degree in “Rural development” from Magadh University at Bodhgaya. In order to better serve rural populations, Anuj plans on getting trained on permaculture. He is a very good example for the students as he puts all his energy to help others and achieved his goals by studying and hard work.
Ravi Kumar
Ravi comes from a village near Bodhgaya and spends countless hours at the school to assist students in every possible way. His belief in the project and enthusiasm have been spreading positively throughout our community ever since he joined SHANTI INDIA. His kindness and patience make him a true role model for all the students.
Our Educational Team
Our teachers apply their skills and hearts to give the best education to our students.
Anisha Kumari
Aditya Kumar
Anuj Kumar
Vikrant Kumar
Puja Kumari
Abhimanyu Kumar
Dhananjay Kumar
Vicky Kumar
Poonam Kumari
Manish Kumar
Navin Kumar
Raushan Kumar
Ravi Kumar
Kuldip Kumar
Ruby Kumari
Sintu Kumari
Manish Singh
Shikha Singh
Sujeet Kumar
Rahul Kumar
Sunil Kumar
Shubham Kumar
Purooshotam Kumar
Neha Kumari
Learn more aboutShanti India School
This short documentary was shot a couple of years ago. Since then Shanti India has been transformed into the full-time school and now provides education to 886 children. It has become very popular in Bodhgaya, a lot of parents want their children to attend our school. Unfortunately our resources are limited and we can’t offer a place to all of them. In order to further develop and help more children we need constant support of good people who can share their means with those less fortunate. Open your heart, it will make you happy!