ATISH DIPANKAR
DHYAN KENDRA
A centre for meditation, and study of Buddhist psychology and philosophy
Upcoming Events
Lamrim Meditation Retreat
Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra’s yearend meditation retreat will be on Lamrim, or Stages of the Path to Enlightenment.
Based on the book The Mirror of Dharma with Additions, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the focus is on ‘Meditations on How to Solve Our Human Problems’. The retreat will consist of 20 sessions spread over six days, starting with an evening session on December 24 and ending with an afternoon session on December 29.
Please connect with us if you want to join the retreat online.
December 24 to 29, 2025
Our Programmes
Free Drop-in Meditation
Guided meditation sessions are held online and in-person (hybrid mode) once a week on Saturdays. Anyone can attend from any part of the world. The sessions are offered for free.
Study Programme
This is a study course on Buddhist psychology and philosophy with teaching, commentary and guided meditation. Members are required to read, reflect and take part in group discussions.
Experience Sharing Session
A monthly online session where Study Programme members share their experiences of connecting with the teachings. Regular attendees of the Drop-in Meditation sessions can join too.
Meditation Retreat
Retreats, ranging from a few days to 10 days, are held throughout the year, in Kolkata or at a faraway site. Retreats are essential in deepening our experience of meditation.
Prayers
Group prayers are held regularly in hybrid mode — at our meditation centre in Kolkata and online. These are open to all and offered for free.
General Programmes
Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra organises programmes with various groups at various institutions, on the intersections of Buddhist ideas and practices with other therapeutic modalities.