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TUSHITA MEDITATION CENTRE is a centre for the study and practice of Buddhism from the Tibetan Mahayana tradition. We aim to provide a friendly and conducive environment for people of all nationalities and backgrounds to learn about and put into practice the teachings of the Buddha.

Tushita is located in the forested hills above McLeod Ganj, India - the seat in exile of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

	Tushita is delighted about the appointment of our Resident Teacher Venerable Robina Courtin We're honoured to have Venerable Robina lead most of our Introduction to Buddhism courses and Tantric retreats in 2010. We hope you can join us for these exciting events!
Courses See our full Calendar of Events for more information
	Our world famous 10-day residential Introduction to Buddhism courses August: Aug 31 - Sept 4 (5-day) (His Holiness the Dalai Lama will teach locally Aug 28 & 29 & Sept 8 - 10) September: 15 - 24 ; Sept 28 - Oct 2 (5-day) (His Holiness the Dalai Lama will teach locally Oct 4 - 7) October: 9 - 18 ; October 23 - 30 (8-day) November: 13 - 22 ; 25 - 29 (5-day) (His Holiness the Dalai Lama will teach locally Nov 30 - Dec 2)
Intermediate Level Courses For people who have previously attended an Introduction to Buddhism course at Tushita (or equivalent) Intermediate Level Courses with Andy Wistreich
	To Go Beyond: The Essence of Wisdom September 14 - 24
	Real Altruism: How to develop Ultimate and Conventional Bodhicitta October 10 - 18
	Enlightened Nature: Achieving Enlightenment through Purification October 20 - 30
Tantric Retreats Every year we have Tantric Retreats for established Buddhist Practitioners
	Vajrasattva Retreat Led by Ven. Robina Courtin & Jimi Neal July 6 - October 3
	Medicine Buddha Retreat Led by Ven. Robina Courtin October 21 - 30
	Green Tara Retreat Led by Ven. Robina Courtin November 12 - 22
Open access to all!
	Drop-in daily Meditation led by an experienced student  Monday - Saturday 9:15 - 10:15am Followed by optional Q & A; All welcome - no need to register!
	Movie Days Monday & Friday at 2pm Followed by optional Q & A; All welcome - no need to register!
	Our Excellent Library Open Monday - Saturday 9:30 - 11:30am  (a break for lunch, then) 12:30 - 4pm Closed Sundays
	Pujas There are usually 5 a month, dates according to the Tibetan Calendar

For more information about our Introduction to Buddhism courses, various short & intermediate level courses, different group retreats and a multitude of pujas and other events, please check our calendar.

* Tushita News * Tushita News * Tushita News * 

News and photos from the Hayagriva Retreat with Lama Zopa Rinpoche, including the private meeting with  His Holiness the Dalai Lama!! See how 2010 has been for us so far; large courses, special guests, the return of special guests! And read about the Adventures of Tara  - our 21 Statues finally come home. All this and more on our NEWS PAGE.

To help us to continue fulfilling Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche's wishes and  fill the new meditation hall with holy objects, please visit our projects and news pages,
or pick a link below. 

Make A Donation	Sponsor A Statue
Sponsor A Puja	Offer A Butter Lamp

Tushita Meditation Centre is affiliated with the FPMT
- the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition

MAY ALL BEINGS BE HAPPY!