2025 Program Overview

January 2025

Our 2025 schedule of events can be found here. To find out more and register for an upcoming event, if required, follow the links!

Teachings of His Holiness (& Tushita’s Related Review Sessions)

When His Holiness the Dalai Lama gives public teachings at his Main Temple in McLeod Ganj (Dharamsala), Tushita usually also offers Review Sessions.

• 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

 

Introduction to Buddhism Courses

• February 17 – February 26: Introduction to Buddhism led by Venerable Thubten Wangdu
• March 06 – March 15: Introduction to Buddhism led by Venerable Thubten Wangdu
• March 20 – March 29: Introduction to Buddhism led by Ondy Willson
• April 03 – April 12: Introduction to Buddhism led by Ondy Willson
• May 03 – May 12: Introduction to Buddhism led by Venerable Thubten Wangdu
• June 14 – June 23: Introduction to Buddhism led by Kabir Saxena
• June 28 – July 07: Introduction to Buddhism led by Venerable Tenzin Thegchog
• July 15 – July 24: Introduction to Buddhism led by Venerable Tenzin Thegchog
• July 29 – August 07: Introduction to Buddhism led by Venerable Tenzin Thegchog
• August 19 – August 28: Introduction to Buddhism led by Venerable Tenzin Thegchog
• September 02 – September 11: Introduction to Buddhism led by Venerable Tenzin Thegchog
• October 07 – October 16: Introduction to Buddhism led by Venerable Tenzin Thegchog
• October 21 – October 30: Introduction to Buddhism led by Venerable Thubten Drolkar
• November 04 – November 13: Introduction to Buddhism led by Venerable Tenzin Thegchog
• November 18 – November 27: Introduction to Buddhism led by Venerable Tenzin Thegchog

 

Intermediate/Advanced Courses

• March 21 – March 29: Wisdom and Compassion: The 7-Point Mind Training led by Venerable Thubten Wangdu
• June 27 – July 07: Annual Advanced Course with Geshe Kelsang Wangmo: Four Tenets led by Geshe Kelsang Wangmo
• October 22 – October 30: Practicing the Four Foundations of Mindfulness led by Venerable Tenzin Thegchog

 

Group practice retreats

• March 07 – March 15: The Buddhist Path to Healing: The Medicine Buddha Retreat led by Ondy Willson
• May 26 – June 12: Series of 8 Nyung Nays led by Tushita
• June 30 – September 23: Vajrasattva Retreat led by Tushita

 

Courses with Special Teachers

• April 22 – April 28: Annual Course with Geshe Lhakdor: Awaken your Profound Nature by Understanding your Mind and Emotions
• May 17 – May 26: Geshe Tenzin Zopa: Thirty Seven Steps to the Lasting Happiness of Enlightenment – What are you waiting for?
• June 03 – June 12: Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche: How to Practice in Daily Life – A Guide to Infinite Happiness
• September 20 – September 29: 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

 

Short Courses

• March 01 – March 02: The Spiritual Warrior led by Ondy Willson
• April 18 – April 20: Less Desire, Less Pain – The Art of Satisfaction led by Venerable Thubten Wangdu
• May 14 – May 15: Make Your Mind Perfect – The Buddha’s Teachings in One Verse led by Tushita
• May 31 – June 01: Less Desire, Less Pain – The Art of Satisfaction led by Tushita
• July 12 – July 13: How to Meditate led by Tushita
• August 30 – August 31: How to Meditate led by Venerable Thubten Drolkar
• September 13 – September 14: How to Meditate led by Venerable Thubten Drolkar
• October 04 – October 05 : Less Desire, Less Pain – The Art of Satisfaction led by Venerable Thubten Wangdu
• November 01 – November 02: Less Desire, Less Pain – The Art of Satisfaction led by Tushita

 

Special Teachings & Events

• May 06 – May 06 : Yangsi Rinpoche: How to Deal with Mental Afflictions
• May 28 – May 28 : Geshe Tenzin Zopa: Becoming Chenrezig – How to Develop Limitless Compassion and Love
• May 28 – May 28 : Geshe Tenzin Zopa: Mani Retreat Inspiration Blessings
• June 11 – June 11 : Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche: How Much Buddha Loves Us & Aspiring Bodhicitta Ceremony
• July 01 – July 01 : Yangten Rinpoche: Teachings on Mind Transformation – The Seven-Point Mind Training
• July 01 – July 01 : Vajrasattva Jenang with Yangten Rinpoche
• July 06 – July 06: Celebration of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday 2025
• July 28 – July 28 : Venerable Tenzin Thegchog: What the Buddha Taught
• September 20 – September 20 : Yangten Rinpoche: Teachings on Attachment & the Process of Death and Rebirth
• October 03 – October 03 : Teachings by Samdhong Rinpoche at the Main Temple
• November 11 – November 11 : Random Musings: Reflections on the Buddhist Path by Venerable Sarah Thresher

 

Days of Miracles

• 28 February: Celebrate the (Tibetan) New Year with the Days of Miracles 2025!
• 28 February 4:00 pm: Venerable Thubten Wangdu: Being the Gardener of Your Mind (Hybrid)
• 28 February 9:00 pm: Venerable Robina Courtin: “Big Love” – Are Lama Yeshe’s Teachings Still Relevant In 2025? (Online)
• 1 March 5:00 pm: Venerable Lozang Drolma: Indra’s Net of Jewels – Interconnectedness as a Reason for a Courageous Heart (Online)
• 2 March 5:00 pm: Venerable Lhundup Jamyang: The Healing Power of Compassion (Online)
• 2 March 9:00 pm: Venerable Thubten Chödron: Unlocking Your Potential (Online)
• 3 March 7:00 pm: Venerable Tenzin Drolma: How Can I Stop Being Irritated So Often? (Online)
• 4 March 3:00 pm: Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo: Questions & Answers (Online)
• 5 March 9:00 pm: Venerable Thubten Chödron: A Peaceful Heart in a Complex World (Online)
• 6 March 7:00 pm: Paula Chichester: Stories about Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Simple, Essential and Profound Practice for These Troubled Times (including Five Forces at the Time of Death) (Online)
• 7 March 5:00 pm: Venerable Robina Courtin: Staying Steady No Matter What Happens (Online)
• 8 March 1:00 pm: Venerable Tenzin Namjong: Solving All The World’s Problems with the Golden Light Sutra (Online)
• 9 March 5:00 pm: Geshe Kelsang Wangmo: Dependent Arising in Today’s World (Online)
• 10 March 5:00 pm: Venerable Sangye Khadro: A Zillion Reasons to Love Sentient Beings (Online)
• 11 March 3:00 pm: Geshe Lhakdor: Why Do We Need Dharma? (Hybrid)
• 12 March 6:00 pm: Geshe Tenzin Legtsok: Chanting the Names of Manjushri (Online)
• 13 March 2:00 pm: Yangten Rinpoche: Foundation of All Good Qualities (Hybrid)
• 14 March 3:00 pm: Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche: What Do You Know About Miracles? (Hybrid)
• 14 March 6:00 pm: Geshe Tenzin Zopa: The Kindness of Our Precious Guru Lama Zopa Rinpoche – Stories & Practices (Online)
• 14 March 9:00 pm: Venerable Robina Courtin: Can Miracles Still Happen in the 21st Century? (Online)

Tibetan Buddhist Festival Days

• February 28 – February 28: Losar
• March 14 – March 14: Chötrul Düchen 2025
• June 11 – June 11: Saka Dawa
• July 28 – July 28: Chökhor Düchen 2025
• November 11 – November 11: Lhabab Düchen 2025

 

Drop-In Sessions

Non-residential activities:

• Monday – Saturday 9:00am: Daily Guided Meditation
• Mondays & Fridays 2:00pm: Movie Day
• The 10th & 25th of the Tibetan month 6:00pm: Guru Puja

 

Winter Break

Our annual winter break begins on December 1, 2025 and ends on February 15, 2026.

 

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The second half of 2025

We can only make our schedule in 6-month blocks since we are limited by teacher availability, and we also plan our courses around the local teaching dates of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (we do NOT organise these teachings, please see HHDL’s own website for futher information) and so we must wait until HHDL’s teaching schedule is announced and finalized.

Therefore, the schedule for the second half of 2025 (June – November) will be published during the spring in 2025.

Meanwhile for a general guideline on what to expect, please refer to this page as well as Being Here > When to Visit.

Remember that we are always closed in December & January for our annual Winter Break.

Keep an eye on this calendar for more information, and please use our website as your first source of information for course dates and information.

We are very attentive to keeping our website updated and publish any changes here as soon as we have any courses or events confirmed. If you email us to ask for information, we won’t be able to tell you anything more than you’d find here (so if it’s not on the calendar, that means we don’t know yet!).

Many thanks for your patience and understanding!