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.
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.
February 17 – February 26, 2025
March 6 – March 15, 2025
March 20 – March 29, 2025
April 3 – April 12, 2025
May 3 – May 12, 2025
in Hindi • June 14 – June 23, 2025
June 28 – July 7, 2025
Intermediate/ Advanced Courses
For those who have already taken one of our Introduction to Buddhism courses.
Wisdom and Compassion:
The 7-Point Mind Training
led by Venerable Thubten Wangdu
March 21 – 29, 2025
Annual Advanced Course with Geshe Kelsang Wangmo: Tenets
June 27 – July 7, 2025
Group Practice Retreats
Please visit individual pages for pre-requisites.
The Buddhist Path to Healing: The Medicine Buddha Retreat
led by Ondy Willson
March 7 – 15, 2025
Series of 8 Nyung Nays
May 26 – June 12, 2025
Vajrasattva Retreat
June 30 – September 23, 2025
Annual Course with Geshe Lhakdor:
Awaken your Profound Nature by Understanding your Mind and Emotions
April 22 – 28, 2025
Special 7-Day Residential Course
Special Course with Geshe Tenzin Zopa:
Thirty Seven Steps to the Lasting Happiness of Enlightenment
– What are you waiting for?
May 17 – 26, 2025
Special 10-Day Residential Course
Special Course with
Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche:
How to Practice in Daily Life
– A Guide to Infinite Happiness
June 3 – 12, 2025
Special 10-Day Residential Course
Short Courses
Suitable for both beginners and experienced students.
The Spiritual Warrior
led by Ondy Willson
March 1 – 2, 2024
Less Desire, Less Pain
– The Art of Satisfaction
led by Venerable Thubten Wangdu
April 18 – 20, 2025
Make your Mind an Ocean
led by Venerable Thubten Wangdu
May 30 – June 1, 2025
Drop-in Sessions
Only in town for a short time? Just drop-in!
No registration needed & by donation.
Drop-in Guided Meditation
starting 17 February 2025
Monday – Saturday, 9.00 am IST
Movie Days
starting 17 February 2025
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.
Tibetan Buddhist Festival Days
Losar
February 28, 2025
Chötrul Düchen
March 14, 2025
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.