Becoming Your Own Therapist

1 – 2 July, 2023

2-Day Non-Residential Course Led by Venerable Lhundup Jamyang

Open to all levels of practitioners: beginners and experienced alike.

We are living in a world in which we think that we can choose what we do with our life, where we go, who we are with, what we eat, and so forth. We think that we are free to do what we want, but according to Buddhism our sense of freedom is an illusion. In reality we are not free at all. When we look closely into our mind and learn to know our mind, we begin to understand that in actuality we are controlled by our disturbing emotions—our ignorance, attachment, and anger.

The disturbing emotions colour our perception. We hold onto beliefs, and think that they are reality itself. We have expectations that are not in accordance with reality, which causes a constant feeling of dissatisfaction. We keep looking for satisfaction in relationships and material objects even though we know we cannot find it there. By following our attachment, we create many problems for ourselves and others.

Lama Yeshe said: “Knowing our own mind is the solution for our problems.” In this course we will discuss the nature of the mind and how the mind works. You will learn about the chattering voices in your head and how to relate to them skillfully. You will receive tools to develop your ability to examine your mind. When you understand your mind, control follows naturally. Self-analysis is like shining a light on our inner world; it opens the way to genuine freedom.

This course will be in silence.

Approximate daily schedule for both days:

09:00 – 9:45 Meditation
10:00 – 12:00 Teaching
12:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 – 16:00 Teaching
16:00 – 16:20 Tea Break
16:20 – 17:00 Meditation

Please note: This schedule might change on short notice!

 Registration in Tushita’s Office Required!

Practical Information

Tushita’s Donation Policy

Tushita Meditation Centre operates entirely on the basis of donations, most of which come from people attending our courses and retreats. We will ask you to please give your full donation for the course in our reception office in the days before the course starts, payable in Indian Rupees only (unfortunately we cannot accept Foreign Currency, Travellers Cheques or Credit / Debit Cards).

For example, the minimum amount that Tushita needs to cover our costs for a 2- / 3-day course is 1500 / 2000 Indian Rupees per person. This includes lunch and afternoon tea on this day. It does not include any other meals or accommodation, since it will be a non-residential course. Of course, extra donations to help Tushita are always welcome!

Course Registration

For our non-residential courses, registration is only possible in our reception office by making your full donation of 1500 INR for this 2-day course.

Office hours are: Monday – Saturday (closed Sundays)

  • 9:00 – 11:30am

– lunch break –

  • 12:30 – 4:00pm

Closed Sundays

Accommodation Options

Since this is a Non-Residential course, it will not be possible to stay here at Tushita. There are many guest houses and hotels nearby however, varied enough to meet all comfort levels and budgets. Here are some tips for finding accommodation in McLeod Ganj.

What to Bring

  • Warm clothing which can be worn in layers and a shawl/blanket for using in the meditation hall are advisable. Bear in mind that we are at a slightly higher altitude than in McLeod Ganj, it is noticeably colder here.
  • You are welcome to take notes during the course, so you may find a notebook, pen etc useful.
  • It is handy to have your own water bottle. Filtered water is available in our dining hall and out of concern for the environment, we strongly discourage students from buying water in plastic bottles.
  • An umbrella or rainwear, depending on the weather that day.
  • Please read our Library page: we sell books and other items, so you may want to bring some extra money with you; or check conditions for borrowing.
  • Please DO NOT bring: any musical instruments, camera, radios / tape / CD / MP3 players or mobile phones as you will be asked not to use them while you are here.

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