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Practicing Mahayana Buddhism: Sutra and Tantra

with Jimi Neal

September 10 – 13, 2020

Thursday & Friday: 3:00 – 4:30pm (IST)

Saturday & Sunday: 5:00 – 6:30pm (IST)

In this course we will go through the lam rim outline from guru devotion, precious human birth and death, up to the Unified Vajra state: enlightenment. Lama Yeshe’s “Introduction to Tantra” will be a source for tantra. We will learn how to practice a basic sadhana based on the Chenrezig tantra.

You can join us on Zoom Meeting or Tushita’s Facebook page. For those who cannot make it live the recordings will be available on Youtube. (There is a limited capacity in the Zoom meeting, so in case you would not be able to connect, please follow us live on the Facebook page)

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84961661678

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tushita.Meditation.Centre

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist

Resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/

Teacher

Born in 1948 in Italy to American parents, Jimi Neal was raised in America and attended the University of Southern California. He first came to India in 1971-72, and in 1974 met Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa at Kopan Monastery, Nepal. He was ordained by Lama Yeshe at Tushita in 1980.

A monk for 15 years, Jimi divided his time between Nalanda Monastery in France, and India. After reentering the lay life, Jimi has lived permanently nearby and spent some time as Tushita’s Director. He began teaching since 1992 and has taught many times at Tushita, and elsewhere, over the years.

Schedule

September 10 – 13, 2020

All times are based on India Standard Time. We recognize that for many of you outside of India, some of the times may not work. It can still be possible to use the recordings for those sessions and join in the live sessions that are convenient for you. If you want to figure out the time in your country click here.

  • 3:00 – 4:30pm (IST) on Thursday & Friday
  • 5:00 – 6:30pm (IST) on Saturday & Sunday

 

Video recordings of each session will be available for those who cannot make the live session.

Resources

Introduction to Tantra:

  • Part 1 (video by LYWA)
  • Part 2 (video by LYWA)

Upcoming Events

  • Vajrasattva Retreat
    June 30 – September 23, 2025
  • Introduction to Buddhism
    July 15 – 24, 2025
  • Guided Meditation
    July 18, 2025 9:00 am – 10:00 am
  • Movie Day
    July 18, 2025 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Chökhor Düchen 2025
    July 28, 2025
  • Introduction to Buddhism
    July 29 – August 7, 2025
  • Introduction to Buddhism
    August 19 – 28, 2025
  • How to Meditate
    August 30 – 31, 2025
  • Introduction to Buddhism
    September 2 – 11, 2025
  • 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 – 29, 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
(Lunch Break)
12:30 – 4:00pm

Sundays
Closed

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