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.
May 3 – May 12, 2025 [Fully Booked]
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.
Annual Advanced Course with Geshe Kelsang Wangmo: Tenets
June 27 – July 7, 2025
Group Practice Retreats
Please visit individual pages for pre-requisites.
Series of 8 Nyung Nays
May 26 – June 12, 2025
Vajrasattva Retreat
June 30 – September 23, 2025
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
Open to new & experienced students!
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
Open to new & experienced students!
Special Course with 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
Special 10-Day Residential Course
Open to new & experienced students!
Online Only Courses
Suitable for both beginners and experienced students.
4 Sundays with Geshe Lhakdor:
The Precious Garland of the Sublime Path: The Oral Instructions of Lord Gampopa
May 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2025 @ 8.00 – 9.30pm IST
(co-hosting it together with our sister centres Shantideva New York, Jamyang Buddhist Centre London, Tushita Mahayana Meditation Centre Delhi)
Short Courses
Suitable for both beginners and experienced students.
Make Your Mind Perfect – The Buddha’s Teachings in One Verse
led by Venerable Karma Tsondru (Yaki Platt)
May 14 – 15, 2025
Thought Transformation
– Methods for a Happy Mind
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
Monday – Saturday, 9.00 am IST
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.
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.