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.
Introductory & Special Courses
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
in Hindi: June 6 – 15, 2026
June 20 – June 29, 2026
July 7 – July 16, 2026
July 21 – July 30, 2026
August 18 – August 27, 2026
September 01 – September 10, 2026
September 30 – October 09, 2026
October 14 – October 23, 2026
November 03 – November 12, 2026
November 17 – November 26, 2026
Registration for all intro courses is open now!
Courses with Special Guest Teachers
Open to both new & experienced students!
Geshe Dorji Damdul: Buddhist Psychology
for a Happy & Meaningful Life
September 15 – September 25, 2026
Registration is open now!
Intermediate / Advanced
Intermediate / Advanced Courses
For those who have already taken one of our Introduction to Buddhism courses.
Geshe Kelsang Wangmo:
Mapping the Mind –
Lorig Across the Buddhist Tenet Schools
June 19 – 29, 2026
A Roadmap to Enlightenment – How to Practice the Stages of the Path (Lamrim)
by Venerable Tenzin Thegchog
October 01 – 09, 2026
Gelug Tradition of Mahamudra
by Glen Svensson
November 4 – 12, 2026
Registration is open now!
Please note that our Courses with Special Guest Teachers are very suitable for returning students!
Group Practice Retreats
Please visit individual pages for prerequisites.
Series of 8 Nyung Nays
by Ven. Thubten Drolkar
May 15 – June 1, 2026
Online & Short Courses
Online Teachings & Courses
Suitable for both beginners and experienced students.
Geshe Lhakdor:
The Precious Garland of the Sublime Path –
The Oral Instructions of Lord Gampopa
Celebrate the (Tibetan) New Year
with the Days of Miracles!
February 18 – March 3, 2026
Short Courses
Suitable for both beginners and experienced students.
In Love with the World: Uniting Wisdom and Compassion
by Kabir Saxena
June 03 – 05, 2026
Drop-in Sessions & Holidays
Drop-in Sessions
Only in town for a short time? Just drop-in!
No registration needed & by donation.
Drop-in Guided Meditation
Starting again from Monday, 11 May 2026
Monday – Saturday, 9.00 – 10.00am IST
Drop-in Sessions
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.