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Apr
Change and impermanence are the reality of a Dharma centre, with volunteers who come for differing periods of time. In April 2014, the Tushita ship had a change of captain, when Dr Anita Kamath Dudhane joined us, and had the difficult task of replacing the wonderful Linda Gyatso. Linda is pictured above left when she first joined us in 2008, and above centre with Lama Zopa Rinpoche and the Kalon Tripa (Tibetan Prime Minister), Lobsang Sangay at Tushita in May 2012.
Tushita was very lucky to have Linda as a director for 5 years and she has left behind a thriving centre; Tushita saw a surge in the number of students in her time, now numbering over 48,000 since 2009! During Linda’s tenure Tushita saw many changes, especially overseeing the new Gompa building being beautifully painted and filled with holy objects exactly according to Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s vision, and 3 retreat huts now almost ready. Building projects and raising funds for them are difficult in any centre but in India the effort required is quadrupled due to local conditions and Tushita’s geographical inaccessibility.
Linda’s quiet, unassuming efficiency got these done in record time and will be a tough act to follow.
We wish Linda every success in her new role as Director of FDCW (Foundation for the Development of Compassion and Wisdom), and the happiness of her family life with husband Jamyang and son Norbu in London.
Anita was born and bred in southern India, but completed her medical training in the USA. Since returning to India, she has become deeply involved with Buddhism and is also a founding member of Nalanda Shiksha: an initiative taken by Indian Students and Practitioners of Buddha Dharma to request and organise teachings by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Anita is pictured above right.
Since the change in Directorship in April 2014, the Tushita team has been working hard to complete all the building work. In the next few years we hope to upgrade the living conditions for our students, to ensure a better overall experience, and to maintain the marvellous work done by Linda in recent years.
Upcoming Events
- Guided Meditation on April 25, 2024 9:00 am
- Movie Day on April 26, 2024 2:00 pm
- Introduction to Buddhism on April 27, 2024
- Guru Puja on May 3, 2024 6:30 pm
- Series of 8 Nyung Nays on May 7, 2024
- Less Desire, Less Pain – The Door to Satisfaction on May 10, 2024
- Introduction to Buddhism [FULLY BOOKED] on May 13, 2024
- HH the Dalai Lama teaches locally! on May 18, 2024
- Saka Dawa on May 24, 2024
- Introduction to Buddhism [8-Day] on May 25, 2024
About Tushita
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 aims 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. With this in mind we offer regular drop-in events and courses on introductory Buddhist philosophy and meditation, as well as intermediate level courses and group retreats for more experienced students.
Opening Hours
February to November
Monday - Saturday
9:30 - 11:30am
a break for lunch and then...
12:30 - 4:00pm
Closed Sundays