Serving people of all races, religions and beliefs in Fiji since 1937 — through schools, healthcare, relief and a quiet place to meditate.
A branch of a worldwide mission, rooted in Nadi
The Fiji branch of the Ramakrishna Mission is a registered charitable organisation, known across the islands for its educational, relief and medical services.
The Mission belongs to the worldwide Ramakrishna Order, whose headquarters at Belur Math in India was set up by Swami Vivekananda in 1897. In Fiji, the work is administered from the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama in Nadi.
The monks of the Mission offer healthcare, education and spiritual guidance to anyone in need — not only those of Indian heritage — and the doors of every centre are open to all.
They alone live who live for others.Swami Vivekananda
Our work in Fiji
Each centre is run by the Board of Management of Ramakrishna Mission, Fiji. Select one to learn more.
The Fiji headquarters of the Mission, from which all of its service activities are administered. The Ashrama offers regular worship, scriptural classes, meditation and spiritual counselling.
Inaugurated in 2014 by leaders of the Christian, Hindu and Muslim faiths, the centre is a place of meditation for people of every belief. It was built because the Mission saw a need for spiritual learning alongside schooling.
A charitable medical centre the Mission has run since mid‑2012, bringing affordable care to families in the Western Division.
The Mission’s secondary college, which grew from the high school Swami Rudrananda founded in 1949. It began on the Nadi Sangam Primary School grounds and later moved to the banks of the Nadi River as enrolment grew.
Vocational training for community empowerment, including practical programmes in agriculture and horticulture that help young people build a livelihood.
A primary school in Tailevu Province giving children a strong foundation in learning and values.
When cyclones and floods strike, the Mission brings relief to affected communities, regardless of race or religion.
Nearly nine decades of service
Key moments in the life of the Mission in Fiji.
The Fiji branch is established
The Ramakrishna Mission begins its work in Fiji, serving people of all races, religions and beliefs.
Swami Rudrananda arrives
Sent by the Ramakrishna Mission, he would lead the work in Fiji for over four decades, until 1985.
A high school in Nadi
Swami Rudrananda founds the school that becomes Swami Vivekananda College.
Swami Damodarananda takes charge
He guides the Mission in Fiji through the following decade, to 1995.
Sarada Medical Centre opens
The Mission starts running a charitable medical centre in Nadi.
Recognition and a new centre
In January the Mission receives India’s Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award; in November the Universal Meditation Centre in Nadi is inaugurated.
Visit the Ashrama
Everyone is welcome to join worship, attend a class, or simply sit in quiet at the meditation centre. To support the Mission’s schools, clinic and relief work, please get in touch through the official website.
- Headquarters
- Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Nadi, Fiji
- Official website
- rkmfiji.org
- Directory listing
- fijiplaces.com/rkmfiji (Registry ID 42)