ATISH DIPANKAR
DHYAN KENDRA
A centre for meditation, and study of Buddhist psychology and philosophy
Upcoming Events
Communities of Care - Buddha’s Teachings and Mental Wellbeing
Communities of Care, the second session in our Consultative Seminar Series, is scheduled for June 6. This series of three seminars — titled ‘Buddha’s Teachings and Mental Wellbeing: A Dialogue’ — is being organised by Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra’s Mental Health team.
The seminar on Communities of Care will explore how mindfulness and meditation can support community wellbeing in ethical and context-sensitive ways, with insights from our expert panellists.
Tashi Choedup [They/She]: Transfeminine Buddhist monastic in the Tibetan tradition who integrates Buddhist contemplative practice with social justice work. Tashi currently co-leads the Queer-Trans Wellness & Support Centre which they co-founded.
Ani Sophia Groom: British counsellor and Kagyu Buddhist nun who has taught mindfulness and led mental health initiatives at The British School. Ani Sophia now studies Buddhist Experience with the Tergar Institute under Mingyur Rinpoche.
Nitin Das: Forest filmmaker, who creates unusual stories of uncommon people and places. Nitin also runs healingforest.org, a project that reconnects communities with nature through mindfulness and creativity.
Saoni Banerjee (Moderator): Art Psychotherapist, academic, Buddhist meditation practitioner and student at Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra. Saoni integrates relational, social justice and Buddhist perspectives for culturally sensitive approaches.
For any further queries, email: mentalhealth.addk@gmail.com
Buddha’s Teachings and Mental Wellbeing - A Dialogue
Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra is organising a series of online consultative seminars addressing rising mental health concerns in today’s fast-paced, stressful world. From a Buddhist perspective, the pressures of modern life can fuel distraction and agitation, reducing opportunities for reflection and spiritual grounding. The seminars will explore how the Buddha’s teachings — especially mindfulness and meditation — can support mental wellbeing in safe, ethical and context-appropriate ways within the Indian subcontinent.
The series focuses on three themes: Therapeutic Care, Caring Communities and Self-care for Carers. It is designed for mental health professionals, students, and members of the public interested in mental health and meditation/mindfulness (Buddhist or secular). Discussions will examine where contemplative practices can complement clinical care, where limits are necessary and what gaps remain, while also highlighting community support to reduce isolation, and practical self-care to prevent burnout. The series will conclude with a shared, practical map of emerging approaches grounded in the Buddha’s teachings.
To know more, mail us at mentalhealth.addk@gmail.com or WhatsApp (MESSAGE ONLY) at 9560033204
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