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!
Tushita is now closed for our Annual Winter Break
Series of Special Kalachakra Events in Feb/Mar 2012
Tushita is delighted to announce a series of special Kalachakra events with Andy Wistreich. These 3 courses/retreats are intended to be a support for those taking the 2012 Kalachakra Intiation with His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Bodhgaya.
Harmony in Kalachakra (Intermediate Course)
February 6 - 13, 2012
An introduction to the Kalachakra Tantra including how to harmonise the outer and inner elements, how to harmonise relationships and how to develop and practice universal responsibility.
Kalachakra Six Session Guru Yoga Retreat
February 16 - 27, 2012
With teachings on and practice of the Kalachakra Six Session Guru Yoga, fulfilling the mantra commitment, and culminating in a fire puja. Open only to those Buddhist practitioners who have received the Kalachakra initiation!
Intensive Seminar for Practitioners of Highest Yoga Tantra
March 1 - 7, 2012
Facilitated discussions on the practice of wisdom, concentration and ethics in relation to Highest Yoga Tantra. Open only to those Buddhist practitioners who have received a Highest Yoga Tantra initiation!
For more information about these events please click here.
Introduction to Buddhism Courses
Our world famous 10-day residential Introduction to Buddhism courses in 2012
TUSHITA IS CLOSED EVERY DECEMBER & JANUARY FOR
OUR ANNUAL WINTER BREAK,
OUR COURSES START AGAIN IN FEBRUARY 2012
February 29 - March 7 (8-day course)
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will teach locally on the morning of March 8th!!
March 13 - 22
March 27 - April 5
April 10 - 19
April 24 - May 3
May 7 - 16
May 22 - 31
June 11 - 20
July 3 - 12
Short Courses
2-day Non-Residential courses with Glen Svensson
Shamatha Retreat
(with the 4 Immeasurables)
March 24 - 25, 2012
April 21 - 22, 2012
June 2 - 3, 2012
Intermediate Level Courses
For students who have already completed one of our 10-day Introduction to Buddhism courses.
Harmony in Kalachakra
(with Andy Wistreich)
February 6 - 13, 2012
The Gelug Tradition of Mahamudra
(with Glen Svensson)
March 14 - 22, 2012
Eight Verses of Mind Training
(with Ven. Tony Beaumont)
March 28 - April 5, 2012
Peaceful Living, Peaceful Dying
(with Ven. Lobsang Namgyel)
April 11 - 19, 2012
Wisdom and Compassion
(with Glen Svensson)
April 25 - May 3, 2012
The Heart Sutra
(with Glen Svensson)
May 8 - 16, 2012
Group Retreats for Buddhist Practitioners
Eight Nyung Nay Retreat
May 19 - June 5, 2012
Led By
Venerable Tony Beaumont
Vajrasattva Retreat
June 23 - September 25, 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.
Office & Library Opening Hours
Until the end of November, we'll be open
Monday - Saturday
9:30 - 11:30am
a break for lunch and then...
12:30 - 4:00pm
Closed Sundays
Then we'll be CLOSED in December & January for our Annual Winter Break
We hope to see you here on the blessed hill soon!
