“If a modern man who knows science must have a religion, the only religion he can have is the religion of Buddha." "The object of our movement is to achieve social freedom for the Untouchables. It is equally true that this can not be secured without conversion.”

All members of the Dalit community are being offered the ability to receive this sublime opportunity of the Akash Navayana Buddhist Association Diksha Refuge Ceremony completely free of any charge. For receiving the Buddhist Diksha Refuge Ceremony, please follow these simple guidelines:

1. Click on the "Begin Ceremony" button below
2. Complete the ceremony
3. Download your ANBA Membership Card
4. Dedicate the merit of your actions

When you have completed this Online Diksha Buddhist Blessing Ceremony section, you will be able to download your free official Buddhist Diksha Blessing Ceremony Document which includes your refuge name (Arya), followed by your family name and other relevant information. 

For example, “Arya Ananda Sariputra” 

The Buddhadharma name Arya (noble) was the honorific name Lord Shakyamuni Buddha used to address highly realized persons who had the fortunate karmic connection to receive his Darshan. The Buddhist Diksha Blessing Ceremony Document memorializes the date and time of the ceremony, the officiating buddhist priest, and your official status as a member of the Noble (Arya) Buddhist Sangha that dates back over 2500 years in India.