ATISH DIPANKAR
DHYAN KENDRA

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

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Upcoming Events

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.

This meditation course will be held in three modules. The first module — ‘Mastering the Most Important Skills in Meditation’ — starts on June 19.

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.

June 19, 2026, Friday
07:00Pm - 08:30Pm
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Course on Basic Buddhism

The upcoming session of our Basic Buddhism course is on ‘Inner Peace: Part II’.
Led by Dr Ujjaini Srimani, education programme coordinator of Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra, this course is based on Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s book, How To Transform Your Life.

Held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday evening of every month, the Basic Buddhism sessions include guided meditation and a question-answer round.

FREE, DROP-IN SESSION, OPEN TO ALL

June 20, 2026, Saturday
07:30Pm - 08:30Pm (IST)
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Jun

Meditation Course - Module 1

Hybrid (in-person & online)
2026-06-19
19:00 - 20:30
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20
Jun

Basic Buddhism

Hybrid (in-person & online)
2026-06-20
19:30 - 20:30
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21
Jun

Study - Meaningful to Behold

Hybrid (in-person & online)
2026-06-21
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.