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Happy Chökhor Düchen to all of our 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 auspicious occasion we warmly welcome you to join us for an all-day program, including Meditations, Reading of the Golden Light Sutra, Medicine Buddha Puja, Screening of a Dharma Movie and Light Offerings. You can attend in person at Tushita or online!
We also present you & your loved ones with the unique opportunity to offer a butter lamp with your special dedication in this holy place! (The deadline to have a butter lamp offered on Chökhor Düchen is July 30th)
Remember: on Chökhor Düchen the results of any virtuous activities are multiplied by one hundred million times!!!
In the spirit of this wonderful holiday we have many more inspiring Dharma gifts organized for you! Please click on the banners below for more information.
We are still seeking your support for some essential center positions!
If you are enthusiastic about the Dharma, compassionate, skilled, self-motivated and hard-working please consider joining our multi-cultural team. Making skies of merit benefiting thousands of visitors and students every year!!
Your ongoing support for our projects and items on our Amazon Wish List is much appreciated. Thank you so much from our hearts!
We are looking forward to seeing you soon on the holy hill or online!
With much gratitude & warm greetings,
the Tushita Team
Upcoming Events
- Guided Meditation on May 1, 2025 9:00 am
- Movie Day on May 2, 2025 2:00 pm
- Introduction to Buddhism [Fully Booked] 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
- HH the Dalai Lama teaches locally! on May 7, 2025
- 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
- Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche: How to Practice in Daily Life – A Guide to Infinite Happiness on June 3, 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
a break for lunch and then...
12:30 - 4:00pm
Closed Sundays