Tushita Meditation Centre
Tushita is a centre for the study and practice of Buddhism from the Tibetan Mahayana tradition. We're located in Northern India, in the forested hills above the town of McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala - the seat in exile of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
Tushita Meditation Centre
Tushita is a centre for the study and practice of Buddhism from the Tibetan Mahayana tradition. We’re located in Northern India, in the forested hills above the town of McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala – the seat in exile of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
Introduction to Buddhism Courses
For those who are new to Buddhism as well as returning students who would like to deepen their study and practice.
June 5 – 14: Venerable Drolma – Waiting list Only!
HH Dalai Lama Public Teachings: June 6 – 8
June 20 – 29: Venerable Tony Beaumont – Waiting list Only!
July 4 – 13: Venerable Tony Beaumont
July 21 – 30: Venerable Drolma
August 7 – 16: Venerable Tony Beaumont
August 22 – 31: Venerable Drolma
Sept 10 – 19: Venerable Drolma
Sept 21 – 26: Special Course w Geshe Lhakdor
Intermediate/Advanced Courses
For those who have already taken one of our Introduction to Buddhism courses.
Advanced Course
Emptiness & Compassion:
Nagarjuna’s Mulamadhyamika-karika in the 21st Century
June 19 – 29
led by Geshe Kelsang Wangmo
Creating Bodhicitta
July 5 – 13
led by Venerable Drolma
Buddhist Practices
Aug 8 – 16
led by Venerable Drolma
No Time to Lose! Living Your Best Life & Preparing for a Peaceful Death
Oct 9 – 14
led by Venerable Robina Courtin
The Gelug Tradition of Mahamudra
Oct 9 – 14
led by Glen Svensson
Group Practice Retreats in 2018
For those who have already taken at least one of our Introduction to Buddhism courses.
Please visit individual retreat page for special prerequisites.
Special Lam Rim Retreat
June 6 – 14
led by Venerable Tony Beaumont
Eight Verses of Thought Transformation: Chenrezig Retreat
July 22 – 30
led by Venerable Tony Beaumont
Chenrezig Tong-len Retreat
Oct 18 – 26
led by Jimi Neal
Green Tara Retreat
Nov 4 – 12
led by Jimi Neal
The Four Close Applications of Mindfulness Meditation Retreat
Nov 22 – 30
led by B. Alan Wallace
Next 3-month Vajrasattva Group Retreat
June – September, 2019
Special Guest Teachers in 2018
Tushita is extremely fortunate to offer courses and teaching events with special Lamas & Geshes: Our Founders and Spiritual Guides Lama Zopa Rinpoche & Osel Rinpoche, Ling Rinpoche, Jhado Rinpoche, Yangten Rinpoche, Dagri Rinpoche, Khyongla Rato Rinpoche, Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche, Khadrola, Jetzunma Tenzin Palmo, Gen Gyatso, Geshe Lhakdor, Geshe Dorji Damdul and others. So stay tuned…
Venerable Thubten Chodron
The Foundation of Buddhist Practice
Aug 30th
Geshe Lhakdor
The Rice Seedling Sutra – The Buddha’s Teachings on Dependent Origination
Sept 21 – 26
Jetsumna Tenzin Palmo
Getting the Mind Ready for Mahamudra
Sept 27 & 28
Drop-in Sessions
Only in town for a short time? We usually offer drop-in guided meditations every day except Sunday at 9:30am.
These sessions are led by an experienced practitioner and last around one hour.
Mondays and Fridays are Movie Days! Join us at 2pm on these days to watch documentaries or features of Buddhist interest.
You are also welcome to join one of our pujas – see our Calendar of Events for up-to-date information.
Short Courses
Non-residential, but registration in our reception office required!
How to Meditate
June 2 –3, June 16 – 17, June 30 – July 1
led by Shahar Tene
Facilities
You’re also welcome to visit our excellent library, or use one of our 3 meditation halls for your own practice.
Since we have ongoing residential courses and retreats, we ask visitors to help support our students by keeping silence while here.
We hope that this retreat environment makes your visit more special, and warmly welcome you to stop by for a taste of Tushita.