ATISH DIPANKAR
DHYAN KENDRA

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

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Upcoming Events

Meditation on Health and Healing

The topics of our next Guided Meditation session are ‘Mindfulness of parts of our body’ and ‘Mindfulness of elements of our body’. Meditation instructions will be given by Dr Pallavi Banerjee; a question-and-answer round will follow with the Mental Health team of Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra.

This Guided Meditation Series on Health and Healing is held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month.

FREE, DROP-IN SESSION, OPEN TO ALL

June 27, 2026, Saturday
07:30Pm - 08:30Pm (IST)
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Retreat on Advice from Atisha’s Heart

Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra’s next meditation retreat will be held from July 9-12, 2026 in Santiniketan. Led by Dr Anindya Chatterjee, the topic of the retreat is Advice from Atisha’s Heart.

Atisha wrote this heartfelt text putting together his advice on how to lead a meaningful life by transforming everyday experiences into the spiritual path. This is the essence of the Kadampa way of life. In this weekend retreat, we will practise Atisha’s instructions both in and out of meditation.

The retreat will begin late afternoon on July 9 (Thursday) and end on the morning of July 12 (Sunday). There will be 11 sessions in total. The retreat schedule will be shared with registered participants.

Online registration is on till July 2. To register, please contact us.

July 9 - 12, 2026
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26
Jun

Experience Sharing Session

Online
2026-06-26
19:00 - 20:30
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27
Jun

Guided Meditation on Health and Healing

2026-06-27
19:30 - 20:30
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28
Jun

Study Meaningful to Behold

Hybrid (In-person and online)
2026-06-28
15:00 - 17:00
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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.