Program Drop-In Sessions Drop-In Guided Meditations

Drop-In Guided Meditations

We offer drop-in guided meditations led by experienced students.

Monday – Saturday
9:00am (IST), for around one hour

Sundays
No Meditation

Hybrid event – in person & online.

What Type of Meditation?

These sessions are suitable for complete beginners and those who have more familiarity with meditation.

There are various types of meditation in Tibetan Buddhism, and we practice a few of them in these drop-in sessions, with an emphasis on stilling the body & mind and exploring the nature of attention. We recommend that beginners read “What kind of meditation is practiced at Tushita?” on our Frequently Asked Questions page.

To Participate Online

To Attend a Drop-In Meditation at Tushita

Registration is not necessary, just drop-in. There will be a donation box at the back of the hall and we welcome any contribution you’d like to make.

How to Find the Venue

The location of these meditation sessions changes depending upon what other courses or events are happening at the time, but we put up signs to point you in the right direction. The main sign is posted on the window of our reception office. We change this sign according to the location that day (or to remind you that it’s Sunday!), so look for this when you arrive.

We have also made some other signs to assist you in finding the right location. They’ll be dotted around the path to the place where the meditation will be held that day. They have been lovingly painted with YELLOW ARROWS, so follow them!

Silence is Requested

Please be aware that there will probably be a residential course running at the time of your visit so, to help others, please keep silence while at Tushita, do not enter any other Gompa where a course is taking place, and try not to be late for this session!

Also, while you are more than welcome to visit our library or use a vacant gompa for your private (self-guided) meditation practice, we kindly ask that you do not hang around chatting after the session as this will disrupt any residential courses that are running.

Generosity is Appreciated

All Drop-In Sessions are offered on the basis of Dana (donation). There will be a donation box at the back of the hall and we welcome any contribution you’d like to make.

Group Visits

If you are coming with a group of people, say 6 or more, please email in advance so that we can make sure that your visit happens at the most appropriate time.

Individual Meditation Practice is Also an Option

Tushita has three meditation halls which, when not being used for courses and retreats, are open for your private (self-guided) meditation practice. Please inquire with the Tushita reception office for more information about when our meditation halls are vacant.

Library

Visitors are welcome to our excellent Library, with items for loan and sale.

Monday – Saturday
9:30 – 11:30am
(Lunch Break)
12:30 – 4:00pm

Sundays
Closed

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