Thosamling Nunnery, Institute and Retreat Center

Thosamling Nunnery, Institute and Retreat Center Whether you are seeking Dharma courses, or a place for retreat, Thosamling can provide an affordable, beautiful and welcoming environment.

We are an international community living and studying within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Whether you are looking for unique study and practice opportunities, a place for retreat, or join our 3 day guided mindfulness meditation weekends, Thosamling is an inspirational and welcoming home. Situated at the foothills of the spectacular Dhauladar Range in Sidhpur, India, we are close to significant

teachers from all four Tibetan Buddhist lineages, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama and His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa. Although Thosamling is primarily a nunnery, its ability to thrive and prosper is dependent on a strong and vibrant international community of Dharma practitioners. We invite you to learn more about our programs, meditation weekends and community and come visit us for a tour or stay.

"The mind is everything. What you think, you become." — BuddhaIn the quiet corners of our Bodhi tree, we find the space ...
23/05/2026

"The mind is everything. What you think, you become." — Buddha

In the quiet corners of our Bodhi tree, we find the space to pause, reflect, and cultivate inner peace. There is no greater investment than the time we take to quiet the noise and reconnect with ourselves. 🌿✨

Key to the Middle Way is a comprehensive text composed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, wherein he presents the philosoph...
21/05/2026

Key to the Middle Way is a comprehensive text composed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, wherein he presents the philosophical and spiritual intersection of the Buddhist view of emptiness.With Geshema Dawa Dolma, participants will explore how our deep-seated habit of solidifying identity, suffering, and the world as fixed and inherently real creates unnecessary limitations—and how the Middle Way opens a path to freedom from these patterns. Through guided teachings, you’ll learn to recognize the interdependence of thoughts, emotions, and experience, and to let this understanding shape a more spacious, responsive, and compassionate way of being.Geshema’s teachings are known for her lively, engaging and down-to-earth approach. She meets participants where they are, creating a conducive space for practitioners of all levels.For more information and registration, email us at [email protected]— at Thosamling Nunnery, Institute and Retreat Center.

Let the sacred resonance of the Tibetan singing bowl carry your mind to stillness. ☸️✨Om Mani Padme Hum — the jewel is i...
20/05/2026

Let the sacred resonance of the Tibetan singing bowl carry your mind to stillness. ☸️✨

Om Mani Padme Hum — the jewel is in the lotus. May every vibration cleanse what no longer serves you. 🙏🏼

Dear Community,We are happy to share that we have officially concluded our 5-day Shamatha Retreat, which ran from May 13...
19/05/2026

Dear Community,

We are happy to share that we have officially concluded our 5-day Shamatha Retreat, which ran from May 13th to May 17th under the wonderful guidance of Ven. Tenzin Dekyi.

Shamatha (calm abiding) is an incredible practice for both beginners and seasoned meditators alike. Over five days in a supportive retreat environment, participants learned to strengthen the two pillars of a stable mind: mindfulness and introspection.

Key Highlights of the Training:

The Path: Step-by-step guidance on focusing and concentrating the mind.

The Techniques: Deep dives into Mindfulness of Breathing, Observing Mental Events, and Observing the Nature of Consciousness.

The Breakthroughs: Learning to identify and overcome the obstacles that arise during practice.

The Benefits: Cultivating a mindfulness-based toolkit to reduce anxiety, increase empathy, and foster self-compassion.

Ultimately, the training aimed for five beautiful states: body relaxation, inner silence, attention, stability, and clarity.

Thank you to Ven. Tenzin Dekyi and everyone who dedicated their time and energy to this beautiful practice. Until next time, keep breathing, keep observing, and stay present. 🧘‍♂️💫

16/05/2026

We are happy to announce the Vinaya teachings : The Vinaya Teachings will focus on the novice vows. In particular, our discussions and presentations will draw from Je Tsongkhapa’s The Precepts of the Novice, a text composed at Namtze Dhingma and dedicated specifically to explaining the precepts of the novice.

There are 36 precepts that a novice must uphold and protect, and through our sessions we will learn to identify and understand each one of these commitments.

The main purpose of offering these Vinaya teachings is to ensure that those who have undertaken the novice vows do not remain unaware of the precepts they have pledged to uphold—a situation that, unfortunately, is quite common. With the intention of supporting and addressing this gap, we are presenting these teachings. By studying Je Tsongkhapa’s Precepts of the Novice (Composed at Namtze Dhingma), we will explore what each precept entails and how it is to be maintained. This will be the central focus of the Vinaya teachings.

For more information and registration, email us at [email protected]

Today we concluded our 7 day Diving into Emptiness: Vipassana Retreat with Ven. Geshe Ngawang Thekchok la. It was a valu...
10/05/2026

Today we concluded our 7 day Diving into Emptiness: Vipassana Retreat with Ven. Geshe Ngawang Thekchok la.

It was a valuable opportunity for all of us to reflect on the interconnected nature of all things, and to gain a glimpse of how understanding this wisdom can actually bring an end to afflictions and suffering.

Through study and contemplation, we were reminded of the profound truth that nothing exists independently - that, within this realisation lies the possibility of great compassion and true freedom.

Once again, heartfelt gratitude to Ven. Geshela for imparting precious teachings and to all who joined in this journey of reflection and practice.

Picture credit (15,16): Julie Beauvais

Today is the last day of the retreat and everyone is gathered in circles, discussing the teachings - revisiting insights...
09/05/2026

Today is the last day of the retreat and everyone is gathered in circles, discussing the teachings - revisiting insights, asking questions, unpacking all that we received over the last few days.

Prayers help in creating the right intention and preparing the mind for the teachings to be received with humility and c...
09/05/2026

Prayers help in creating the right intention and preparing the mind for the teachings to be received with humility and clarity, not just as words but as a lived experience.

The teachings are becoming deeply soul-stirring as Ven. Geshela guides us through the profound Sevenfold Reasoning of Ac...
08/05/2026

The teachings are becoming deeply soul-stirring as Ven. Geshela guides us through the profound Sevenfold Reasoning of Acharya Candrakirti. While many of us are trying to wrap our heads around the subtle layers of the analysis, there’s a shared sense of sincere inquiry and reflection. What feels challenging intellectually is also becoming quietly transformative on a deeper level.

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Sidhpur
Dharamsala
176057

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Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

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