Thosamling Nunnery

We are an international community living and studying within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

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Shamatha Retreat 2026
6 WeekS

October 1st to November 12th
with Geshe Ngawang Thekchok

Shamatha retreat 2026 is an excellent opportunity for beginners to learn the basic techniques of mindfulness meditation and to learn about emptiness in a retreat environment. You will be guided step by step how to focus and concentrate your mind in both single-pointed and analytical meditations. It is also suitable for those who are experienced in meditation.

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concise treatise on the stages of the path
5 DAY RETREAT

November 18th to 22nd
with Geshema Dawa Dolma

Composed by the great Tibetan master Je Tsongkhapa, Concise Treatise on the Stages of the Path is a luminous and comprehensive summary of the stages of the path to enlightenment—distilled from the master’s own deep practice, insight, and realization.

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SHAMATHA
5 DAY RETREAT

December 2nd to December 6th

Shamatha retreat is an excellent opportunity for beginners to learn the basic techniques of mindfulness meditation in a retreat environment. You will be guided step by step in how to focus and concentrate your mind. It is also suitable for those who are experienced in meditation.

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Personal Retreat

Find the time and space to deepen your meditation practice, explore Buddhist teachings, or simply step away from daily life for a period of reflection and renewal. Thosamling Nunnery, Institute & Retreat Center welcomes guests—from ordained and lay practitioners of all experience levels, to visitors exploring Buddhism in the Dharamsala region—to enjoy a peaceful, supportive environment for Personal Retreat.

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Shamatha Retreats at Thosamling

Shamatha (mindfulness) meditation – is the practice of cultivating a focused, clear and calm mind, Mindfulness

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ANHN Historic Gathering 2024

We have exciting news to share! Thosamling Nunnery and Institute for International Buddhist Women was the site of the Alliance of Non Himalayan Nuns (ANHN) Gathering 2024 from March 3-24. 

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