Among the institutions that consciously carry forward Anagarika Govinda’s legacy, the Arya Maitreya Mandala stands out as central. Founded by Govinda in 1933 as a Buddhist order, it continues to function internationally, with centers and groups that maintain his lineage, study his writings, and cultivate the meditation practices he emphasized. Its activities reflect his ecumenical, nonsectarian approach to Mahāyāna and Vajrayāna Buddhism, as well as his interest in integrating traditional insight with modern thought. In this way, the order serves as a living vessel for his vision rather than a mere historical monument.

Beyond this primary organization, aspects of Govinda’s legacy are also preserved through more diffuse channels. Various Buddhist centers and study groups incorporate his books—such as his works on Tibetan mysticism and his accounts of spiritual journeys—into their curricula, using them as gateways into Tibetan Buddhist practice and philosophy. Academic institutions with Buddhist Studies programs maintain and study his writings, ensuring that his contributions to the understanding of Tibetan Buddhism remain part of the scholarly conversation. Publishers specializing in Buddhist literature likewise keep his works in circulation, allowing new generations of practitioners and readers to encounter his thought.

Taken together, these efforts suggest that Govinda’s heritage is preserved in both formal and informal ways: through an order that directly traces itself to his founding impulse, and through a wider network of centers, scholars, and publishers that keep his voice present in contemporary Buddhist discourse. His legacy thus persists not only as a set of doctrines, but as an ongoing dialogue between traditional Tibetan teachings and the searching, interpretive spirit that he embodied.