Kesariya–Vaishali

Why Kesariya–Vaishali

Vaishali was the seat of the Licchavi republic, one of the earliest known places where a council of people, not a single king, made decisions. The Buddha taught here often, and the Ashokan pillar at Kolhua still stands. A short drive north is Kesariya, home to one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world, rising out of farmland. We picked these two for a retreat on governance and shared decisions. How do co-founders disagree well? When should a team vote, and when should one person decide? It is a good place to think about that.

For founders working out co-founder roles, boards, or how decisions get made as the team grows.

What you'll do there

• Walk the Kolhua site and the Ashokan pillar at Vaishali
• Visit the Kesariya stupa early in the morning
• A session on co-founder agreements and decision rights
• Conversations with local cooperatives and village bodies

Getting There

Permits, Safety & Connectivity