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1	His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama (HHDL) HH the Dalai Lama usually gives public teachings at His main temple in McLeod Ganj 3 or 4 times a year. Tushita does NOT organise or host HHDL's teaching events (we wish!). For specific up-to-date information please check His Holiness' online schedule, and for practical advice go to the "Attending the Teachings" page, both accessible on the link provided above. Even if HHDL is abroad, it is always worth visiting his temple.	211
2	His Holiness the 17th Karmapa HH the Karmapa is the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He lives at Gyuto Tantric College in Sidhbari/Sidhpur and on Wednesdays & Saturdays at 2pm he usually gives public audiences or short teachings (check before you set off from McLeod Ganj – call Gyuto on 01892-235307). You will need to take your passport to register at least 30 minutes before the audience starts. To get to Gyuto (15 km from McLeod Ganj) take a taxi (400Rs, approx 45mins), or alternatively a bus/jeep to Dharamsala (10Rs) and one of the frequent buses to Sidhbari (10Rs).	165
3	Library of Tibetan Work & Archives (LTWA) The Tibetan Library holds two one-hour weekday classes on specific topics of Buddhist philosophy & practice taught in Tibetan by highly qualified Lamas (and translated into English). Just drop in for a class to get a great taste of a Tibetan Lama teaching! Classes are from March/April to December on Monday – Friday & every second Saturday: 9:30 – 10:30am with Geshe Monlam Sangpo & 11 – 12 noon with Ven. Geshe Sonam Rinchen (who has an excellent translator!). To get from McLeod Ganj to LTWA, follow Jogibara Road down the hill towards Dharamsala (approx 20mins on foot - faster by rickshaw or taxi for 100Rs).	147
4	Dhamma Sikhara Vipassana Meditation Center Part of the organisation which offers 10-day courses in Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka. It is possible to take part in these courses in many locations around the world, and in McLeod Ganj from April to November, starting on the 1st & 15th of each month. If you have taken one of their 10-day courses before, you can join morning and evening drop-in meditation sessions. For more information please check at the Vipassana center office (open Mon-Sat between 4-5pm) or their websites: listed above & www.dhamma.org (the international site). The McLeod Ganj Vipassana centre is Tushita's next-door neighbour! To get there, walk down the driveway out of Tushita towards Dharamkot - you will see their big gate next to the chai-shop.	261
5	Chamtrul Rinpoche Chamtrul Lobsang Gyatso Rinpoche teaches on a different topic of Buddhist philosophy and practice every week (to find out this week’s topic look out for posters in McLeod Ganj or look at Chamtrul Rinpoche's facebook page "Chamtrul-Rinpoche/18789697439"). Classes are Monday to Friday from 3 to 5pm at the Bodhicitta Centre, House No.270 on Dharamkot Road (the walking path to Tushita). It is also accessible from TIPA Road, look out for the signs. Classes do not take place during winter or monsoon months.	225
6	Institute for Buddhist Dialectics (IBD) An organisation founded by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the IBD is affiliated with the College for Higher Tibetan Studies (Sarah College). Since 2004 the Institute has been offering Philosophy classes in English with the amazing teacher Geshe Kelsang Wangmo (originally from Germany, she is the first and so far only female Geshe in the world!). Geshe-la takes a very scholarly approach, studying a specific, traditional Buddhist text in great depth over a period of several months, so classes are best suited to those intending to study seriously here for some time. 90 minute classes are held 3 times a week - on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pm, within HHDL's Main Temple complex. Classes are not held all year round, so check the link above for schedule information.	239
7	Thösamling Nunnery and Institute A Rime (non-sectarian) nunnery and institution. They offer nuns and Buddhist lay women the opportunity to live and practice as part of a spiritual community. It runs courses in Tibetan language and Buddhist philosophy, as well as having a few places to for women to do personal retreat. It located in Sidhpur, near The Karmapa's Temple (about 45 minutes by taxi from Dharmsala)	232
8	Deer Park Institute A Rime (non-sectarian) centre which runs courses and events in the study of classical Indian wisdom traditions. Established in March 2006 on the campus of a former Buddhist institute, it is a project established by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche. It is located in the Tibetan settlement village of Bir, about 3 hours drive from McLeod Ganj.	276
9	Palpung Sherab Ling Monastery The seat of the present 12th Kenting Tai Situpa. Students from His branch monasteries travel to Palpung Monastery to study ritual, art, retreat practices and scholarly texts. Sherab Ling often holds closed events for very long-term practitioners and monastics, so do contact the Monastery before visitng to find out what will be accessible.	204

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