At the Bhagwan Mahavir Relief Foundation Trust Dialysis Centre, a unique approach towards the treatment of renal disorders combines medical services alongside meditation for holistic cure. In layman terms, meditation can be understood as a practice of deep thinking or mindfulness where the practitioner focuses their mind on a particular object or activity for a period of time to achieve relaxation. Often, meditation is accompanied by the chanting of mantras and it is practiced for spiritual, religious, or health reasons. In contemporary times, more and more people are taking to meditation as a method of relaxation and for de-stressing.

In Jain philosophy, the concept of Preksha Dhyaan takes a holistic approach towards meditation by taking into account the physical, spiritual and emotional aspects of the human mind, body and soul to bring about a physical wellbeing and emotional balance. At the Centre, the objective is to make use of the principles of Preksha Dhyaan to provide treatment for chronic renal disorders from within to amplify the effects of the dialysis treatment and give patients a lasting cure for their problems.

Patients with renal disorders on prolonged haemodialysis often report aggravated symptoms of insomnia, depression, anxiety, stress, as well as elevated blood pressure levels, manifesting in cardiovascular problems in certain patients. Scientific research and meditational science have shown that regular and guided practice of meditation brings about remarkable improvements in patients in managing these symptoms by targeting treatment at the cellular level. At the BMRFT, with Medi-Dialysis a holistic treatment method has been envisaged which will give patients with renal disorders the dual benefits of meditation with dialysis. Patients will be given a course of guided meditation alongside haemodialysis sessions which they can make a part of their routine lifestyle and also practice at home. The objective is to make use of the transformative effects of meditation to better the biochemical parameters of the dialysis patients and thereby also improve their quality of life.

There are several techniques associated with the practice of Preksha Dhyaan, which include Kayotsarga (separation of the body from the consciousness), Antaryatra (the internal trip), Shwaas Preksha (perception of the breath), Shareer Preksha (perception of the body), Chaitanya Kendra Preksha (perception of the psychic centre), Leshya Dhyaan (perception of colour), Anupreksha (contemplation), Mantra Saadhna (chanting of mantras), among others which will be implemented at the BMRFT Medi-Dialysis Centre in determining a course of treatment and care for individual patients.