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AISSQ 2026: Science, Technology & Mind — Oct 31 – Nov 01, 2026 (Kolkata & Bangalore)
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Symposium 2026
Foundations of Mathematics & Spirituality @ IIT Bhubaneswar (Register here →)
Bhaktivedanta Institute
Where Science and Spirituality Meet
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Where science and spirituality meet.
Bhaktivedanta Institute is a research and education institute exploring consciousness, cosmology and meaning at the meeting point of rigorous science and living spiritual tradition — through courses, conferences, publications and community service.
“By the careful study of science, one can understand that consciousness is beyond matter, which is the conclusion of spiritual traditions.”
— Dr. T. D. Singh, Founder, Bhaktivedanta Institute
Nobel laureates who have shaped our work
Scholars of this calibre have lectured at, published with, or advised the Institute over the decades.
William D. PhillipsPhysics
Werner ArberPhysiology
Sir John EcclesPhysiology
Brian D. JosephsonPhysics
Ahmed ZewailChemistry
John PolyaniChemistry
Sir Roger PenrosePhysics
Roger D. KornbergChemistry
Desmond TutuPeace
The Dalai LamaPeace
See the full list on our story page →
Nine ways we bring science and spirituality into dialogue
From academic courses to community meals, everything below sits under one roof.
Courses
Certificate, diploma and online video courses integrating scientific and spiritual study.
Conferences
AISSQ, symposia and essay competitions bringing scholars together each year.
Schools & workshops
Summer schools and hands-on workshops for students and young researchers.
Research
Long-running programmes on life and its origin, consciousness, physics and mathematics.
Seminars & lecture
Guest lectures, dialogues and a daily spiritual discourse, open to all.
Publications
Our journal, magazine, books, proceedings and eBooks — fifty years of writing.
Serving society
Free meals, health camps and knowledge distribution to the wider community.
Student well-being
A book reading club and mentoring space for students to reflect and grow.
Upcoming
What’s next on the calendar — conferences, releases and new courses.
Happening at the Institute now
Conference · Oct 31–Nov 1, 2026
AISSQ 2026: Science, Technology & Mind
Kolkata & Bangalore
Register online →
Symposium · Sep 26, 2026
Foundations of Mathematics & Spirituality
IIT Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Register online →
New release
Spirituality & Health
Online video course
Learn more →
Recent · Jun 2026
Summer School: Thought Experiments
IIT (BHU) Varanasi
From our press to your shelf
Journals, magazines, books and eBooks exploring reality through both lenses.
Journal
Savijnanam — Vol. 11
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Magazine
Tattvajijnasa — Vol. 4
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eBook
Vedanta & Happiness
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New release
Mathematics of the Divine
Prof. Jagdish N. Srivastava
Commitment beyond the classroom
Coronavirus initiatives
Helping the community through the pandemic.
Free meals distribution
Standing against hunger, one meal at a time.
Free health checkups
Basic healthcare access for those who need it.
Knowledge distribution
Publications shared with dignitaries and the public.
Our centers
BI Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
BI Vijayawada
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
BI Kalyani
Kalyani, West Bengal, India
Help carry this work forward
Fifty years of research, teaching and service — sustained entirely by people who believe in it.
Memberships
Join as a life or annual member and stay close to the Institute’s work.
Donations
Every contribution funds research, publications and outreach directly.
Sponsorships
Sponsor a conference, seminar or student programme with us.
Call for volunteers
Give your time to events, publications or community programmes.
What people say
“Demonstrates patience and respectful guidance when interacting with students — exactly what I’d expect from this training.”
Emma, Bangalore
“A thorough, well-organized training with truly inspiring discussions and illustrations that made Science and Spirituality easy to follow.”
Ritwik, Kolkata
“I attended the Institute’s annual conference last year — every moment of it was genuinely superb.”
Rishi, Varanasi