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How to Meditate

August 13 – 14, 2022

2-Day Non-Residential Course Led by Shahar Tene

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

Everyone wants to have happiness and be free from dissatisfaction and unhappy states of mind.

True happiness is only found in our mind and does not come from outside circumstances.

In this two-day non-residential program you will get an introduction to the different types of meditation, learning how to incorporate Mindfulness into daily life. This will give you insight into the mind itself and will provide you with tools to develop a more balanced and peaceful way of being.

This course will be in silence.

Approximate daily schedule for both days:

09:00 – 09:45 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. Please note we cannot accept any registration by email.

Office hours: Monday – Saturday (closed Sundays)

  • 9:00 – 11:30am
    – lunch break –
  • 12:30 – 4:00pm

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.

  • 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.

Read more under Programs > Short Courses.

Upcoming Events

  • Guided Meditation on April 17, 2025 9:00 am
  • Less Desire, Less Pain – The Art of Satisfaction on April 18, 2025
  • Movie Day on April 18, 2025 2:00 pm
  • Annual Course with Geshe Lhakdor: Awaken your Profound Nature by Understanding your Mind and Emotions on April 22, 2025
  • Introduction to Buddhism on May 3, 2025
  • The Precious Garland of the Sublime Path: The Oral Instructions of Lord Gampopa with Geshe Lhakdor 2025 on May 4, 2025 8:00 am
  • Make Your Mind Perfect – The Buddha’s Teachings in One Verse on May 14, 2025
  • Geshe Tenzin Zopa: Thirty Seven Steps to the Lasting Happiness of Enlightenment – What are you waiting for? on May 17, 2025
  • Series of 8 Nyung Nays on May 26, 2025
  • Thought Transformation – Methods for a Happy Mind on May 30, 2025

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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
a break for lunch and then...
12:30 - 4:00pm

Closed Sundays

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