THE RETREAT – DON BOSCO, (Salesian Post-Novitiate), Yercaud – 636 601, Salem Dt., Tamil Nadu, India.
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ADMISSION Admissions Open for Academic Year 2026-27: 2-Year Diploma in Philosophy (Affiliated to UPS, Rome) • National Seminar on Contemporary Indian Philosophy & Hermeneutics scheduled for next month • URGENT Jnanodaya Journal of Philosophical Studies: Call for Research Papers Vol. 18 Issue 1 •
Jnanodaya Salesian Institute of Philosophy
The Retreat – Don Bosco · Est. 1950 · Yercaud
Salesian Institute of Philosophy — Post-Novitiate Formation | Università Pontificia Salesiana, Rome
"Let Him Illumine Our Mind!" — Ṛg Veda 3.62.10 (Gāyatrī Mantra)
 UPS Rome Affiliated
 Diploma in Philosophy
Since 1950
Jnanodaya Salesian Institute of Philosophy

Spiritual Formation

Spiritual formation is the beating heart of life at The Retreat. It nurtures an intimate personal relationship with Christ through silent contemplation, daily liturgy, and Salesian Marian devotion.
Solemn Eucharistic Celebration & Spiritual Guidance of the Academic Year
Solemn Eucharistic Celebration & Spiritual Guidance of the Academic Year

Eucharistic Center

Daily Community Holy Mass at 6:45 AM, weekly Eucharistic adoration, and visits to the Blessed Sacrament throughout the day.

Liturgy of the Hours

Community recitation of Lauds (Morning Prayer), Vespers (Evening Prayer), and Night Prayers, uniting with the universal Church.

Nature Meditation

Taking advantage of the peaceful mountain setting, regular meditation in nature fosters contemplation of God in creation.

Monthly Recollections

A full day of silence, reflection, spiritual direction, and confession every month, supplemented by an annual 6-day spiritual retreat.