Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC) Ven. Acharya Buddharakhita, one of the most learned, celebrated and luminous Buddhist monks of this age, established the Mahabodhi Society in 1956, which provided humanitarian and spiritual oriented services.  His great love and affection for the people of Ladakh and his immeasurable vision, guidance and training given to Ven. Sanghasena inspired the latter to found MIMC. Many young men and women in the Himalayan region of Ladakh grow up with few opportunities in life.  Like most, Ven. Sanghasena grew up on a small farm with little schooling.  He joined the Indian Army at a young age but found his true calling in the study and practice of the Buddha's teachings. Since becoming a monk, he has striven tirelessly to put the Buddha's teachings of compassion into action through his humanitarian works scattered over 210 acres of desert-like land.  He has made meditation available to the common people. Ven. Sanghasena is the current executive President of the Maha Bodhi Society in Bangalore.  MIMC is a non-sectarian, non-profit institution dedicated to inter-faith harmony and understanding.