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.
Residential Courses & Retreats
10-Day 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.
Introduction To Buddhism
July 15 – July 24, 2025
July 29 – August 7, 2025
August 19 – August 28, 2025
September 2 – September 11, 2025
October 7 – October 16, 2025
October 21 – October 30, 2025
November 4 – November 13, 2025
November 18 – November 27, 2025
Intermediate /
Advanced Courses
For those who have already taken one of our Introduction to Buddhism courses.
Coming soon!
Group Practice Retreats
Please visit individual pages for pre-requisites.
Vajrasattva Retreat
June 30 – September 23, 2025
Courses with
Special Guest Teachers
Open to both new & experienced students!
Geshe Dorji Damdul:
The Altruistic Bodhicitta and the Two Methods for its Cultivation Based on Chapter Eight of A Guide of the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
September 20 – September 29, 2025
Non-Residential Courses & Activities
Online Courses
Suitable for both beginners and experienced students.
Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche:
How to Practice in Daily Life – A Guide to Infinite Happiness
Geshe Tenzin Zopa:
Thirty Seven Steps to the Lasting Happiness of Enlightenment – What are you waiting for?
Geshe Lhakdor:
The Precious Garland of the Sublime Path – The Oral Instructions of Lord Gampopa
Short Courses
Suitable for both beginners and experienced students.
How to Meditate
August 30 – 31, 2025
Tibetan Buddhist Festival Days
Please feel very welcome to join us both in person at Tushita or online!
Chökhor Düchen
July 28, 2025
Drop-in Sessions
Only in town for a short time? Just drop-in! No registration needed & by donation.
Drop-in Guided Meditation
Monday – Saturday, 9.00 am IST
both in person & online on zoom
Movie Days
Mondays & Fridays, 2.00 pm IST
Pujas
You are also welcome to join one of our pujas – see our Calendar of Events for up-to-date information.
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.