ATISH DIPANKAR
DHYAN KENDRA

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

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Upcoming Events

Self-care for Carers - Buddha’s Teachings and Mental Wellbeing

Who holds the healer? The third session of our Consultative Seminar Series, titled ‘Self-care for Carers,’ explores with curiosity how mindfulness and contemplative practices can cultivate self-awareness, support inner renewal, and help mental health professionals sustain their well-being while engaging more meaningfully with society. The panel comprises:

Dr. Suvarna Joshi: Psychotherapist and supervisor. Drawing on systemic, relational, narrative, experiential, and presence-oriented approaches, she explores questions of suffering, meaning and transformation, with a particular interest in the intersection of psychotherapy and contemplative wisdom.

Dr. Pallavi Banerjee: Psychotherapist, supervisor and mentor to emerging therapists. She is a Buddhist meditation practitioner and a member of Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra. She aspires to weave learnings from different traditions for healing of self and others.

Dr. Chetna Duggal: Associate Professor at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. A therapist and supervisor with more than 20 years of experience, she leads Rahbar, a mental health training initiative, and Simha, promoting wellbeing among university students.

Dr. Anuttama Banerjee (Moderator): Psychologist, poet and contemplative practitioner who makes psychology accessible through her podcast. Her work focuses on intimacy and relationship diversity, queer-affirmative care, interpersonal harmony, and the integration of psychoanalytic and Buddhist perspectives on mental well-being.

Last date of registration: July 13, 11:59pm (IST)

For any further queries, email: mentalhealth.addk@gmail.com

July 18, 2026, Saturday
02:30Pm - 05:30Pm (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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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 will teach both theory and guide 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 will be 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.

July 03, 2026, Friday
07:00Pm - 08:30Pm
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Jun

Dharma Protector Puja

online
2026-06-29
19:30 - 20:30
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05
Jul

Study - Meaningful to Behold

Hybrid (in-person & online)
2026-07-05
15:00 - 17:00
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09
Jul

Medidation Retreat Santiniketan

Advice from Atisha's heart
2026-07-09
All Day Event
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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.