The Tushita Meditation Centre is situated in the pine and rhododendron forest frequented by monkeys above McLeod Ganj on the road up to Dharamkot at an altitude of 2100 metres.
Established in 1973, it has gained an international reputation for both its introduction to Buddhism courses for all levels delivered by Tibetan and Western instructors. The centre also offers retreats of varying lengths. This is where Sarah MacDonald in her book Holy Cow reports on her retreat and her personal experiences in her raw Australian manner.
Signs around the centre remind all visitors to go around the complex quietly. Accommodation is provided in very basic huts. Basic vegetarian food is available on site.
Site rules include: -
No sex, drugs or alcohol
Respect all living things
No singing or music
Respectful dress
No pointing feet
Stand up when a teacher arrives
Non-Dharma books and reading material are prohibited
There is a good library available and weekly Tibetan and/or Buddhist related movies shown on Mondays and Fridays
The centre closes during December and January.
Check out their website for up and coming courses and information.
can you talk while you are in the retreat for introduction to buddhism
ReplyDeleteno talking allowed i'm afraid.
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