Tushita Meditation Centre is a centre for the study and practice of Buddhism from the Tibetan Mahayana tradition. We're located in Northern India, among the forested hills above the town of McLeod Ganj - 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 organize regular introductory courses on Buddhist philosophy and meditation, as well as intermediate level courses and group retreats for experienced students.
Take a look below for an overview of the courses, retreats and events we have planned for 2012, or see our fully updated calendar for more information. We hope that you'll find a course that matches your interest and schedule, and that you'll be able to join us soon!
Introduction to Buddhism courses 2012
Our world famous 10-day residential Introduction to Buddhism courses in 2012
May 22 - 31
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will teach locally from June 7th to 9th!!
June 12 - 21
July 3 - 12
July 25 - August 3
August 7 - 16
August 21 - 30
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will teach locally from September 4 - 6!!!
September 8 - 17
September 20 - 29
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will teach locally from October 1 - 4!!!
October 6 - 15
October 18 - 27
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will teach locally from October 29 - 31!!!
November 7 - 14 (8-day)
November 20 - 29
Group Retreats for Buddhist Practitioners 2012
Eight Nyung Nay Retreats
May 19 - June 5, 2012
Led By Venerable Tony Beaumont
Vajrasattva Retreat
June 23 - September 25, 2012
Chenrezig / Tong-Len Retreat
with an Introduction to Tantra
October 7 - 15
Led By Jimi Neal
Medicine Buddha Retreat
November 5 - 14
Led By Venerable Tony Beaumont
Green Tara Retreat
November 21 - 29
Led By Jimi Neal
Special Event: Guest Teaching by Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo
Tushita is delighted to announce that
Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo
has accepted our request to teach here again this year!
The title of this talk is:
"Thinking Outside the Box"
Jetsunma will teach on
Friday June 1st at 2pm
This teaching will be open to anyone, on a non-residential basis,
no registration will be required - just come along! Donations will be welcome.
Short Courses
Intermediate Level Courses 2012
For students who have already completed one of our 10-day Introduction to Buddhism courses
From Self to Others
How to Free The Mind From Self-Centredness
(with Ondy Willson)
September 9 - 17, 2012
From Ordinary to Extraordinary... in 37 Steps
(with Ondy Willson)
October 19 - 27, 2012
Visit Tushita!
Only in town for a short time? As well as our residential courses, Tushita also has regular drop-in sessions and facilities which make a visit worthwhile.
Every day except Sunday we offer drop-in guided meditations at 9:15am. These sessions are led by an experienced practitioner and last around one hour, with time to ask questions afterward if you wish.
Mondays and Fridays are Movie Days! Come and watch a movie or documentary of Buddhist interest at 2pm. Both our Movie screenings and drop-in Guided Meditations are by donation and open to anyone; no need to register, just come!
In addition, you're welcome to visit our excellent library (see opening hours), join one of our pujas or use one of our 3 meditation halls for your own practice.
