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Programs Introduction to Buddhism Courses Typical Introductionto Buddhism Course Schedule

Typical Introduction to BuddhismCourse ScheduleThis is the approximate schedule for 10­Day residential Introduction toBuddhism courses.

Please note that the schedule may vary slightly from course to course, andmay change at short notice. Check­In always begins at 1pm and we willpost printed versions of the specific schedule around the centre duringyour course.

Schedule for Shorter Residential Courses: Sometimes our Introductioncourses are shorter than 10­days in duration; in which case, the schedulebelow will remain the same on the check­in and check­out days, and forthe body of the course (Teaching and Meditation program) but will nothave the 2 days of Intensive Meditation at the end.

Day 1 – Check­In Day

1:00pm Check­in/Registration (in the Dining Hall)4:30pm Welcome and Introductory talk6:15pm Dinner8:00pm Course Introduction

Days 2 to 7 – The Body of the Course (Teaching &Meditation Program)

6:00am Wake up6.45 – 7.30am Mindfulness Meditation

7:30am Breakfast9:00 – 11:00am Teaching11:15 – 12:00pm Stretching (if teacher available) or Walking Meditation12:00 – 2:00pm Lunch & Karma Yoga Jobs

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2:00 – 3:00pm Discussion Groups3pm Tea Break

3:30 – 5:00pm Teaching5:30 – 6:15pm Guided Meditation

6:15pm Dinner7:30pm Guided Meditation

Days 8 & 9 – 2­days of Intensive Meditation

6:00am Wake up6:45 – 7:30am Mindfulness Meditation

7:30am Breakfast9:00 – 9:45am Guided Meditation10:10 – 10:55am Guided Meditation11:20 – 12:05pm Guided Meditation12:00 – 2:15pm Lunch & Karma Yoga Jobs2:15 – 3:00pm Guided Meditation

3pm Tea Break3:45 – 4:30pm Guided Meditation5:00 – 6:15pm Dharma Video

6:15pm Dinner7:30pm Guided Meditation

Day 10 – Check­Out Day

6:00am Wake up6:45 – 7:30am Mindfulness Meditation

7:30am Breakfast9:00am Final Talk & Feedback Round12:00pm Picnic Lunch

1:00 – 3:00pm Check out

All participants must be punctual and attend all sessions of the course.

Please Note: This schedule highlights different elements of the course structure, but beaware that the course is a cohesive package running from 1pm on Check­In Day to1pm on Check­Out Day.

Late Arrival or Early Departure is not permitted. Please make your travelarrangements accordingly. Thank you!

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Tushita is a centre for the study and practice of Buddhism from theTibetan Mahayana tradition. We're located in Northern India, in theforested hills above the town of McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala ­ the seat inexile of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

Tushita aims to provide a friendly and conducive environment for peopleof all nationalities and backgrounds to learn about and put into practice theteachings of the Buddha. With this in mind we offer regular drop­in eventsand courses on introductory Buddhist philosophy and meditation, as wellas intermediate level courses and group retreats for more experiencedstudents.

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