Experience the Magic of LOSAR!

Registration Still Open for the Annual Losar Immersion Retreat 2024

There are still spots left in our February 4-11, 2024, Losar retreat at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, South India. Please read below to find out more details and how to register.

During this 7-day retreat, you will experience life in a Tibetan monastery and learn about Tibetan Buddhist history, culture, and art taught by high Tibetan lamas in a serene monastic setting.

●Get to know day-to-day monastic life

● Wake up to the glorious chanting sounds of the monks

● Learn how to meditate guided by lamas

● Enjoy delicious meals with monks of all ages and learn how to make Tibetan momos!

● Do a walking meditation on the beautiful grounds of the Monastery

● Learn Buddhist philosophy from high lamas who are Tibetan Buddhist scholars

● Visit other Tibetan monasteries and the Golden Temple, and understand their significance

● In the culmination of this special retreat, witness a true Tibetan New Year celebration called Losar

Registration information and important deadlines are at https://tashilhunpofoundation.org/immersion-retreat-2024.

Marjorie Ochstein, a 2023 retreat alum, shared some reflections of her magical experience.

"Our trip to India for LOSAR 2023 really expanded my view of the world and especially my view of the Tibetan experience in India. Seeing and meeting the monks of Tashi Lhunpo and witnessing the work they are doing daily to preserve Tibetan life, culture, and religion showed me what people can do in the face of aggression and even possible extinction. ...

"The most important events occurring during our visit were, of course, the celebrations of the end of the year and the beginning of the new year. I was amazed by the Cham performance with its intricate and beautiful costumes. I marveled at the stamina and dedication of the dancers in spite of the heat of the day, while we were comfortably seated in the shade with a generous supply of snacks and tea." 

--Marjorie Ochstein, 2023 retreat alum

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