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Public Teachings by His Holiness the Dalai Lama

  • When His Holiness gives public teachings in McLeod Ganj (Dharamsala), these are held at his Main Temple at Namgyal Monastery, bottom of Temple Road, next to his residence.
  • Visit his website to keep tabs on his schedule and for practical advice for attending the teachings in India.

Don’t miss this precious opportunity!

Public Teachings by His Holiness at the Main Tibetan Temple, McLeod Ganj

  • March 14 8:00 am – March 14 10:00 am: Public Teachings by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
  • April 02 8:00 am – April 02 10:00 am: Public Teachings by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
  • October 04 8:00 am – October 04 10:00 am: Public Teachings by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
  • This can also be watched via live webcast: dalailama.com/live

Please see His Holiness’ own website for more information!


  • His Holiness’s teachings are not organised or hosted by Tushita.
  • On foot, Tushita is ~30 minutes up the hill from His Holiness’s Temple or ~15 minutes from McLeod Ganj.
  • Tushita avoids scheduling conflicting sessions, and usually also offers review sessions later in the day.

Check Programs > Drop-In Sessions > Review Sessions, to see if Tushita has scheduled Review Sessions.

Upcoming Events

  • Series of 8 Nyung Nays
    May 15 – June 1, 2026
  • [Waiting List] Introduction to Buddhism
    May 20 – 29, 2026
  • Drop-in Guided Meditation
    May 30, 2026 9:00 am – 10:00 am
  • Saka Dawa
    May 31, 2026
  • Guided Morning Meditation on Saka Dawa (Hybrid)
    May 31, 2026 9:00 am – 10:00 am
  • Dharma Movie on Saka Dawa
    May 31, 2026 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Sutra of Golden Light Reading on Saka Dawa
    May 31, 2026 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Venerable Thubten Wangdu: What the Buddha Taught (Hybrid)
    May 31, 2026 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Dharma Movie Day
    June 1, 2026 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • In Love with the World: Uniting Wisdom and Compassion
    June 3 – 5, 2026

Recent News

  • Happy Chökhor Düchen 2026!May 1, 2026
  • Gyudmed Ngarampa Venerable Thupten Dorje (Lama Gyupa la) 1936 – 2026April 26, 2026
  • Yangten Rinpoche – What Makes Us Valuable is Our Love & CompassionApril 10, 2026
  • 2026 Program OverviewDecember 1, 2025
  • Post-monsoon Season at TushitaSeptember 28, 2025

About Tushita

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.

Tushita aims to provide a friendly and conducive environment for people of all nationalities and backgrounds to learn about and put into practice the teachings of the Buddha. With this in mind we offer regular drop-in events and courses on introductory Buddhist philosophy and meditation, as well as intermediate level courses and group retreats for more experienced students.

Opening Hours

February to November

Monday – Saturday
9:30 – 11:30am
(Lunch Break)
12:30 – 4:00pm

Sundays
Closed

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