ATISH DIPANKAR
DHYAN KENDRA

A centre for meditation, and study of Buddhist psychology and philosophy

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Upcoming Events

What We Come Looking For, What We Find

Many of us are drawn to meditation when we feel the need to reduce our stress or when life throws us a curveball. Little do we know of the many surprises that are in store as we take the first steps towards learning meditation following the Buddha’s teachings.

On Saturday, October 31, Reshmi Sengupta, member-trustee of Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra, will deliver a talk on ‘What We Come Looking For, What We Find: The unexpected journey that unfolds when we join a meditation programme’.

The talk will be bilingual (English and Bengali).

THIS IS A FREE, DROP-IN SESSION. Anyone can join!

October 31, 2026, Saturday
07:30Pm - 08:30Pm
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Life is Too Short, Meditate Well

Meditation is a science and anybody can meditate. With guidance and regular practice, one can also learn to meditate well. Buddha’s methods show a step-by-step process of learning, practising and enjoying the benefits of a regular practice – better health, mental peace, resilience to go through life, experience healthy emotions, as well as wisdom and compassion to help others.

In this Modular Course on Meditation, Dr Anindya Chatterjee teaches theory and guides meditations. The course is for all — beginners to experienced practitioners. Dr Chatterjee, a psychiatrist, has trained with some of the most accomplished Buddhist meditation masters of our time. He teaches Buddhist psychology, philosophy and meditation at Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra.

The sessions are held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month.

This Modular Course on Meditation is for registered participants only; it is free for members of Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra. Non-members can register for a fee.

For registration details, please contact us.

Session Duration: 07:00Pm - 08:30Pm
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Oct

Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja

2026-10-29
20:00 - 21:00
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30
Oct

Experience Sharing Session

2026-10-30
19:00 - 20:30
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31
Oct

Special Talk

2026-10-31
19:30 - 20:30
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Our Programmes

Free Drop-in Programmes

On Saturday evenings, we conduct a Basic Buddhism course, guided meditations on health and healing, and special events. These sessions are bilingual (English and Bengali), offered for free and held in hybrid mode (online and in-person). Anyone can join.

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.

Modular Meditation Course

‘Life is Too Short, Meditate Well!’ is a Modular Meditation Course where Dr Anindya Chatterjee teaches the theory behind meditation practice and guides group meditation. The course is for all, beginners to experienced practitioners.

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.