IIM Bodh Gaya · The Mindfulness Centre

Samatvam

Find Peace Within

When you find peace within, the mind stops wandering into the future and past. It lives in the present moment, and that is the art of mindfulness.

Upcoming Events Our Mission

Our Philosophy

Equanimity as a Way of Life

Samatvam – The Centre for Mindfulness and Wellbeing at IIM Bodh Gaya represents the institute’s commitment to integrating mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and holistic wellbeing into management education and leadership development. Anchored in the institutional mission of developing mindful business leaders with social responsibility and a global perspective, Samatvam serves as a platform that connects contemplative practices with research, learning, and community engagement across the campus ecosystem. The centre works toward embedding mindfulness as a foundational institutional value by cultivating self-awareness, attentional control, emotional balance, and reflective decision-making among students, faculty, and staff. Through a combination of structured academic initiatives, experiential learning programs, and community-building activities, Samatvam contributes to shaping leaders who demonstrate clarity of thought, ethical judgment, and compassion in complex organizational contexts. The centre’s initiatives also align closely with the institute’s core values of leadership, social responsibility, sustainability, and lifelong learning by fostering an environment that promotes psychological safety, empathy, and responsible action within and beyond the campus community. A key dimension of Samatvam’s activities is the development of a mindfulness ecosystem within the campus, where practices such as meditation, reflective dialogue, and wellbeing-oriented engagements become part of the everyday academic environment. Regular initiatives such as Bodhi Pravaah, a series of weekly themed mindfulness sessions, encourage participants to cultivate attentional focus and equanimity in a fast-paced academic setting. Complementing these practices are discussion-based platforms and experiential engagements such as mindful talk series, reflective community events, and awareness programs that enable students to explore themes of emotional wellbeing, self-regulation, and purposeful leadership. In addition to experiential programs, Samatvam actively promotes research and scholarly engagement in mindfulness and behavioral science. Initiatives such as the International Research Conference on Mindfulness (IRCM) provide a global platform for scholars and practitioners to exchange ideas on contemplative science, leadership, and organizational wellbeing. The centre is further strengthening its research capabilities through the establishment of a Mindfulness Research Lab, designed to support evidence-based investigation into the cognitive and emotional effects of mindfulness practices using neuroscience-based tools and immersive learning technologies. Through its integrated focus on research, experiential learning, and community wellbeing, Samatvam continues to advance IIM Bodh Gaya’s vision of nurturing leaders who combine professional excellence with mindfulness, empathy, and social responsibility.

Samatvam is the ability to remain serene and equipoise in the face of triumphs and tribulations. — Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2

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Mental Wellbeing

Building emotional resilience and self-awareness through guided meditation and mindfulness practices.

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Environmental Consciousness

Cultivating mindful leaders who champion sustainable practices and ecological responsibility.

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Community & Compassion

Fostering a supportive, compassionate community through peer-support systems and social initiatives.

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Academic Research

Advancing the science of mindfulness through the International Research Conference on Mindfulness (IRCM).

2020

Year Founded

52+

Weekly Sessions / Year

IRCM Conferences Held

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Inner Peace Journeys

What We Do

Our Initiatives

Weekly 🌊

Bodhi Pravah

Weekly mindfulness sessions exploring meditation techniques to calm the mind and enhance emotional well-being. Every Friday.

Annual 🌐

IRCM

International Research Conference on Mindfulness — bringing global researchers, practitioners, and academicians together.

Peer Support 💚

Rahein

A student-driven buddy system providing a safe space for emotional support and peer connection.

Community 🌿

Nirvaan

A collaborative initiative empowering underprivileged children by teaching mindfulness and mental health practices.

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Mindfulness Month

World Mindfulness Month featuring open dialogues, positive thinking sessions, and community workshops.

Workplace 🏢

Corporate Workshops

Mindfulness at Workplace programs and stress management workshops for professionals and organisations.

📅 Coming Up

Upcoming Events

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A photography series was launched for the students by the Media PR Cell. The first…

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Completed Bodhi Pravah

📅 10 Oct 2020

Bodhi Pravaah

On October 10th, 2020, celebrated as World Mental Health Day, Samatvam – The Mindfulness Centre…

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📅 11 Aug 2020

A session on Mindfulness by Sean Fargo

On the second day of the Orientation Program 2020, Sean Fargo, Mindfulness Consultant and Founder…

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📅 11 Jul 2020

Address by Swami Sarvapriyananda

Day 2 of the Orientation program 2020 concluded with an insightful talk by Swami Sarvapriyananda,…

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📅 20 Jun 2020

Yoga Day at IIM Bodh Gaya

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📅 6 Jun 2020

Address by Sri M

IIM Bodh Gaya hosted Sri M, a spiritual guide, social reformer, mystic and an educationist…

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📅 14 Jan 2020

Visit of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

IIM Bodh Gaya was honoured to be graced by the presence of His Holiness the…

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Get in Touch

Begin Your Journey

Reach out to Samatvam for collaborations, registrations, or to simply learn more about mindfulness.

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samatvam@iimbg.ac.in

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IIM Bodh Gaya, Uruvela, Bodh Gaya, Bihar – 824234