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News 2020 Chökor Düchen

Chökor Düchen

July 2020

Dear friends from India & around the world!

The Tibetan Buddhist festival day of Chökhor Düchen marks the anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha’s First Teaching of the Four Noble Truths in Sarnath, near Varanasi. To celebrate this meritorious occasion, we are offering two special online courses to which everyone is warmly invited.

Tushita has now entered into the 4th month of strict lockdown! In order to continue our heart purpose of offering the dharma, we have launched many free online programs over the previous months. Their ongoing popularity has been taking us repeatedly by surprise.

Many heartfelt thanks to everyone for all your love, support and especially your great enthusiasm and dedication towards the dharma!

To enable us to survive these challenging times and to continue benefiting keen learners from India and around the world, we would be deeply grateful for your participation in our upcoming special fundraiser courses.

Hearing your many requests, our cherished resident teacher Venerable Drolma will guide us in cultivating “Focus and Calm: A Peaceful Mind Through Meditation”.

We also thank our dear Tushita friend Venerable Amy Miller for happily agreeing to lead us on “The Path Of Joy” from her home in Philadelphia, concluding on the auspicious day of Chökhor Düchen.

Calm & Focus: A Peaceful Mind Through Meditation

Online Course with Venerable Drolma
Suitable for intermediate students!

July 6 – 16 (Plus Bonus Day for Sponsors on July 17)

More information about this course

More Info & Register Here

and instructions on how to register.

The Path of Joy

Online Course with Venerable Amy Miller
Suitable for beginners and intermediate students alike!

July 20 – 24 (Plus Bonus Day for Sponsors on July 25)

More information about this course

More Info & Register Here

and instructions on how to register.

Thank You for Your Interest and Support

For those of you who cannot take part in any of our courses, we have this amazing opportunity to sponsor a butter lamp offered on your behalf on Chökhor Düchen with your special dedication.

Offer a Butter Lamp

Donate Here

We deeply appreciate any donations any time. No amount is too small. Please email us at [email protected] to make a separate contribution.

Upcoming Events

  • Chökhor Düchen 2026
    July 18, 2026
  • Drop-in Guided Meditation
    July 18, 2026 9:00 am – 10:00 am
  • Dharma Movie on Chökhor Düchen 2026
    July 18, 2026 10:00 am – 11:00 am
  • Sutra of Golden Light Reading on Chökhor Düchen
    July 18, 2026 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Venerable Thubten Drolkar: The Heart of Buddha’s Teachings (Hybrid)
    July 18, 2026 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
  • Dharma Movie Day
    July 20, 2026 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Introduction to Buddhism
    July 21 – 30, 2026
  • Short Monsoon Break 2026
    August 3 – 15, 2026
  • Introduction to Buddhism
    August 18 – 27, 2026
  • Introduction to Buddhism
    September 1 – 10, 2026

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  • 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

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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