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Drop-In Sessions
Tushita offers a variety of drop-in sessions throughout the week. No registration is required to attend any of these sessions, simply show up!
Drop-In Sessions Offered at Tushita
- Guided Meditation Sessions (“hybrid events”, i.e. online participation is also an option)
- Movie Days
- Pujas
- Review Sessions (occasional events, on afternoons following His Holiness Dalai Lama’s teachings)
How to Find the Venue
The location of the drop-in 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. However, if you are unsure where the event is taking place, please inquire in the reception office.
Silence is Requested
Please be aware that there will probably be a residential course running at the time of your visit, so please keep silence while at Tushita, and try not to be late!
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 call in advance so that we can make sure that your visit happens at the most appropriate time.
Library
Visitors are welcome to our excellent Library:
- with items for loan and sale
- open Monday – Saturday
- 9:30am – 4pm (lunch break 11:30 – 12:30).
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.
Please follow the covid guidelines of wearing masks and social distancing at all times!
Upcoming Events
- Guided Meditation on April 17, 2025 9:00 am
- Less Desire, Less Pain – The Art of Satisfaction on April 18, 2025
- Movie Day on April 18, 2025 2:00 pm
- Annual Course with Geshe Lhakdor: Awaken your Profound Nature by Understanding your Mind and Emotions on April 22, 2025
- Introduction to Buddhism on May 3, 2025
- The Precious Garland of the Sublime Path: The Oral Instructions of Lord Gampopa with Geshe Lhakdor 2025 on May 4, 2025 8:00 am
- Make Your Mind Perfect – The Buddha’s Teachings in One Verse on May 14, 2025
- Geshe Tenzin Zopa: Thirty Seven Steps to the Lasting Happiness of Enlightenment – What are you waiting for? on May 17, 2025
- Series of 8 Nyung Nays on May 26, 2025
- Thought Transformation – Methods for a Happy Mind on May 30, 2025
About Tushita
Tushita is a centre for the study and practice of Buddhism from the Tibetan Mahayana tradition. We're located in Northern India, in the forested hills above the town of McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala - 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 offer regular drop-in events and courses on introductory Buddhist philosophy and meditation, as well as intermediate level courses and group retreats for more experienced students.
Opening Hours
February to November
Monday - Saturday
9:30 - 11:30am
a break for lunch and then...
12:30 - 4:00pm
Closed Sundays