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

Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra functions as a centre for meditation, and the study of Buddhist psychology and philosophy. It began as an informal group in Kolkata in mid-2019, with a few people gathering once a month to learn about Buddhism and meditate. When the country went into lockdown during the pandemic, the group started meeting online. Several others joined, and the online study and meditatio

n sessions became more frequent and regular. Noticing a growing interest in meditation among many and the meaningful changes that the participants were experiencing from applying the instructions in their day-to-day life, Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra was registered as a trust in July 2022 to make the teachings more accessible and widely available. The centre now holds regular study and meditation programmes, with an emphasis on their application in contemporary times. The Dhyan Kendra derives its inspiration from the teachings of the illustrious Bengali pundit Atish Dipankar, who restored Buddhism in Tibet in the 11th century; Je Tsongkhapa (1357 – 1419), the great Tibetan lama who gave extensive commentary to Atish’s works; and contemporary masters in Je Tsongkhapa’s tradition — Venerable Trijang Dorjechang (1901-1981) and Venerable Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche (1931-2022). Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra is an independent public charitable trust registered in India; it is not affiliated with any institution, religious or political organisation.

27/07/2026

FREE, DROP-IN COURSE ON BASIC BUDDHISM
ALL ARE WELCOME !
We have been doing a Free Course on Basic Buddhism with guided meditation. The course sessions will be held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday evening of every month, led by Dr Ujjaini Srimani, Education Programme Coordinator (EPC), Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra.
This course is based on the book, "How To Transform Your Life", by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Next Session - August 1st, 2026, SATURDAY.
Time - 7.30 - 8.30 pm IST
Topic - Rebirth
Mode - Hybrid
Meeting link -https://meet.google.com/wyr-upzf-fde
In- person - at our Meditation Centre at EE Block, Salt Lake, Kolkata.
To join - Please contact- [email protected]
Mobile - 084200 22613 (SMS/WhatsApp/call between 11am - 6 pm, Mon- Sat).
To know more about us - click here-
https://atishdipankar.org.in/

23/07/2026

SATURDAY EVENING MEDITATION PROGRAMME !
GUIDED MEDITATION SERIES ON HEALTH AND HEALING!!
FREE, DROP-IN SESSION, OPEN TO ALL

Next Session -
Date: July 25
Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm (IST)

*Topic - Hollow Body
- Disadvantages of Self Cherishing
The sessions of this series are held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month.

Meditation instructions are given by Dr Pallavi Banerjee (Practising Psychotherapist and founder Trustee of Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra). A question-and-answer round will follow with the Mental Health team of Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra.

Live instructions given in English and Bangla.

Mode - Hybrid -
Join online: https://meet.google.com/wyr-upzf-fde
In- person - at our Meditation centre at EE Block, Salt Lake, Kolkata.

To join - Please contact- [email protected]
Mobile - 084200 22613 (SMS/WhatsApp/call between 11am - 6 pm, Mon- Sat).
To know more about us - click here- https://atishdipankar.org.in/

15/07/2026

FREE, DROP-IN COURSE ON BASIC BUDDHISM
ALL ARE WELCOME !
We have been doing a Free Course on Basic Buddhism with guided meditation. The course sessions will be held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday evening of every month, led by Dr Ujjaini Srimani, Education Programme Coordinator (EPC), Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra.
This course is based on the book, "How To Transform Your Life", by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Next Session - July 18th, 2026, SATURDAY.
Time - 7.30 - 8.30 pm IST
Topic - The Nature of the Mind
Mode - Hybrid
Meeting link -https://meet.google.com/wyr-upzf-fde
In- person - at our Meditation Centre at EE Block, Salt Lake, Kolkata.

To join - Please contact- [email protected]
Mobile - 084200 22613 (SMS/WhatsApp/call between 11am - 6 pm, Mon- Sat).
To know more about us - click here-
https://atishdipankar.org.in/

14/07/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

A Modular Course on Meditation with our teacher, Dr Anindya Chatterjee. The next session is on 17th July.

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 course, 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’ — next session will be held on 17th July.

The sessions will be held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month.
Session Time - 7 - 8.30 PM (IST)
Mode - Hybrid (Online on Google Meet and In-person at our Meditation Centre at Salt Lake, Kolkata)

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-
[email protected]
Mobile - 084200 22613 (SMS/WhatsApp/call between 11am - 6 pm, Mon- Sat).
To know more about us - click here-
https://atishdipankar.org.in/

04/07/2026

CONSULTATIVE SEMINAR SERIES on Buddha’s Teachings and Mental Wellbeing - A Dialogue
Meet our Speakers for the Third Seminar on 'Self-Care for Carers ~ Contemplative Practices for Psychological Caregivers '
Saturday, July 18th, 2026; 2:30 - 5:30 pm IST
To register: https://forms.gle/h2hjdxyhU9j9E8s49
Last date of registration: 13th July 2026, 11:59 pm

For details, visit: https://atishdipankar.org.in
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30/06/2026

FREE, DROP-IN COURSE ON BASIC BUDDHISM
ALL ARE WELCOME !
We have been doing a Free Course on Basic Buddhism with guided meditation. The course sessions will be held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday evening of every month, led by Dr Ujjaini Srimani, Education Programme Coordinator (EPC) , Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra.
This course is based on the book, "How To Transform Your Life", by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Next Session - July 4th, 2026, SATURDAY.
Time - 7.30 - 8.30 pm IST
Topic - INNER PEACE: PART III
Mode - Hybrid
Meeting link -https://meet.google.com/wyr-upzf-fde
In- person - at our Meditation centre at EE Block, Salt Lake, Kolkata.
To join - Please contact- [email protected]
Mobile - 084200 22613 (SMS/WhatsApp/call between 11am - 6 pm, Mon- Sat).
To know more about us - click here-
https://atishdipankar.org.in/

29/06/2026

'Life is Too Short, Meditate Well'
REGISTRATION IS OPEN

A Modular Course on Meditation with our teacher, Dr Anindya Chatterjee. The next session is on 3rd July.

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 course, 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’ — next session will be held on 3rd July.
The sessions will be held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month.
Session Time - 7 - 8.30 PM (IST)
Mode - Hybrid (Online on Google Meet and In-person at our meditation Centre at Salt Lake, Kolkata)

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-
[email protected]
Mobile - 084200 22613 (SMS/WhatsApp/call between 11am - 6 pm, Mon- Sat).
To know more about us - click here-
https://atishdipankar.org.in/

25/06/2026

This is the LAST CALL for ONLINE REGISTRATION

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.

Dates: July 9-12, 2026

Online registration is on till July 2. To register, please contact us
[email protected]
084200 22613

22/06/2026

SATURDAY EVENING MEDITATION PROGRAMME !
GUIDED MEDITATION SERIES ON HEALTH AND HEALING!!
FREE, DROP-IN SESSION, OPEN TO ALL

Next Session -
Date: June 27
Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm (IST)

*Topic - 'Mindfulness of Parts of Our Body' and 'Mindfulness of Elements of Our Body'*

The sessions of this series are held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month.

Meditation instructions are given by Dr Pallavi Banerjee (Practising Psychotherapist and founder Trustee of Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra).
A question-and-answer round will follow with the Mental Health team of Atish Dipankar Dhyan Kendra.

Live instructions given in English and Bangla

Mode - Hybrid -
Join online: https://meet.google.com/fqc-uosj-xxe
In- person - at our Meditation centre at EE Block, Salt Lake, Kolkata.

To join - Please contact-
[email protected]
Or
[email protected]
Mobile - 084200 22613 (SMS/WhatsApp/call between 11am - 6 pm, Mon- Sat).
To know more about us - click here- https://atishdipankar.org.in/

Address

Salt Lake
Kolkata

Opening Hours

2pm - 9pm

Telephone

+918420022613

Website

http://atishdipankar.org.in/

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