Upcoming Events
31 December 2024
Weekthun: Meditation Retreat
A silent meditation retreat led by Dr. Elaine Yuen, an educator, chaplain, and Senior Teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition. December 26–31, 2024 This 6-day retreat focuses on rediscovering basic trust, gentleness, and curiosity about fully connecting to our humanity and lives. Using guided meditation sessions, contemplative movement, experiential exercises and directive inquiry, we will […] ...
21 January 2025
Winter Retreat with Michelle Faye Pereira
Meditation & Self Care through Inner Listening January 15 to January 21, 2025 Winter is the perfect time to pause, reflect and reset. Winter is an invitation to spiritual hibernation. If you are looking to take a short break from everyday life; or, in need of a space of deep silence, healing and reflection; if […] ...
25 February 2025
View & Practice: Retreat with Khenpo Sonam Phuntsok
The retreat will focus on study and practice of Buddhadharma referencing the important text, Bodhicaryāvatāra (The Way of the Bodhisattva) by Shantideva. The course will be led by Khenpo Sonam Phuntsok, a student of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche who has done his studies at the Dzongsar Institute. | By donation | Stay and Meals at Actuals […] ...
16 March 2025
Film Workshop
Facilitated by Sameera Jain and Radhamohini Prasad March 11 – 16 Details soon. Open to all, technical skills are not a prerequisite. Full days, with a lunch break and two tea breaks. Registration fee of Rs.5000 will help cover our costs. Limited sponsorships based on eligibility. Accommodation available. Please write to info@buddhapada.in to reserve your […] ...
16 April 2025
Joy of Living I: Retreat with Kunsang Palmo & George Hughes
Residential Retreat with senior Tergar Facilitators (In collaboration with Tergar Nalanda Foundation) Have you ever felt a need to calm the mind and learn how to better deal with everyday stress, anxiety, and emotions? We all do our best to manage the challenges of modern life. What if these challenges could help us discover inner […] ...
23 April 2025
Joy of Living II: Retreat with Kunsang Palmo & George Hughes
Residential Retreat with senior Tergar Facilitators (In collaboration with Tergar Nalanda Foundation) In Joy of Living Level 2: Opening the Heart, we see how the simple desires to be happy and free from suffering are rooted in loving-kindness and compassion, and how we can nurture these qualities and extend them to others. In this 6-day […] ...
04 May 2025
Samatha Vipassana Retreat with Bhante Dhammagevesi & Hugh Poulton
Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation and Sukhita Yoga April 24 to May 4, 2025 A 10-day Samatha Vipassana retreat with guides Bhante Dhammagevesi and Hugh Poulton to help you come into balance through a unique combination of meditation and movement. Whether you are seeking new perspectives; wishing to digitally detox and look after your wellbeing; looking […] ...
Weekthun: Meditation Retreat
Winter Retreat with Michelle Faye Pereira
View & Practice: Retreat with Khenpo Sonam Phuntsok
Film Workshop
Joy of Living I: Retreat with Kunsang Palmo & George Hughes
Joy of Living II: Retreat with Kunsang Palmo & George Hughes
Samatha Vipassana Retreat with Bhante Dhammagevesi & Hugh Poulton
Past Events
15 December 2024
Maitri Space Awareness: Workshop & Retreat
Maitri Space Awareness Led by Elaine Yuen, PhD and Amelia Hall Buddha Pada, December 10-15, 2024 The Maitri Space Awareness practice was developed by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche (1939-1987). The word “Maitri” can be translated as “friendship” from Sanskrit, known as “metta” in Pali. This practice encourages us to develop a friendly relationship with our experiences […] ...
02 December 2024
Riwo Sangcho Treasure Teaching: Retreat with Tulku Ngawang Rinpoche
Riwo Sangchö Treasure Teaching November 28 to December 2, 2024 Sadhana Practice, Explanation & Commentaries The retreat will cover— Introduction to Buddhism Refuge & Bodhicitta Why Sadhana Smoke Offering Puja Daily Sadhana Practice Schedule— 9:30 am – 12:00 pm 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Sessions will be in Nepali, Hindi & English. Suitable for […] ...
22 November 2024
KÖNCHOK CHIDÜ SADHANA TSOKBUM
KÖNCHOK CHIDÜ SADHANA TSOKBUM Led by Kyabje Gyalsay Rinpoche 17th to 22nd November 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Lunch 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 22nd November Receiving Siddhi blessing of Konchok Chidu on Lhabab Duchen 23rd November Jatson Shethro Ngedon Nyingpo Empowerment (Root Initiation of Shethro by Jatson Nyingpo) GYALSE RINPOCHE In 1962, the fourth […] ...
37 Practices of a Bodhisattva: Online Course with Geshe Tenzin Lhabsum
8-week Virtual Course based on the commentary by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Commences Sunday, September 15, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Course Description: “The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva” is a profound text within Tibetan Buddhism, outlining the path and daily practices of a Bodhisattva—an individual on the path to becoming a Buddha, motivated by great […] ...
10 October 2024
The Visible and the Invisible: Film Workshop
Facilitated by Sameera Jain and Radhamohini Prasad October 5 to 10, 2024 Landscapes can be deceptive. Sometimes a landscape seems to be less of a setting for the life of its inhabitants than a curtain behind which their struggles, achievements and accidents take place. – John Berger, A Fortunate Man This 6-day in-person workshop works […] ...
06 October 2024
Awakening of Faith in Mahayana: Retreat with Bhante Dhammadipa
Study and Meditation Retreat with Bhante Dhammadipa Mahayana is the philosophy of understanding the beginning and the end simultaneously. This course is meant to be an introduction to understanding Buddhist Philosophy and Practice. The non-dualistic tradition is concerned with developing awareness of the mind itself. The mind can be studied at many levels. For this […] ...
22 September 2024
Me as Buddha Nature: Meditation Retreat with Sudhammacara Bhikkhu Ryodo Yamashita
A Silent Retreat From the Teacher— “What we need to do before we start meditating right away is to change our worldview. In the conventional worldview, the self is a collection of three things: the body, the thinking mind, and the emotions. Outside of that self, the objective world exists. I am one of many […] ...
25 August 2024
Wellbeing Workshops for Youth with Sunita Lama
A series of immersive and transformative 2-day retreats led by Mindfulness, Wellness and Happiness Coach, Sunita Lama Exclusively for youth between ages 16 – 26 Timings: 10:00 am to 4:00pm (lunch break 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm) Free Workshops, By Donation You may join one or both The Fine Art of Meaningful Conversations August 17 […] ...
18 August 2024
Wellbeing Workshops for Youth with Sunita Lama
A series of immersive and transformative 2-day retreats led by Mindfulness, Wellness and Happiness Coach, Sunita Lama Exclusively for youth between ages 16 – 26 Timings: 10:00 am to 4:00pm (lunch break 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm) Free Workshops, By Donation You may join one or both The Fine Art of Meaningful Conversations August 17 […] ...
04 August 2024
Storytelling Workshop with Riverstories
Exploring the ancient wisdom of Teesatha Through storytelling and listening to the ancient stories of these landscapes, the two-day workshop will allow participants to reflect on their journey through the Lepcha folklore of River Teesta – ‘Teesatha’ and the daughter of River Teesta – Balasun – ‘Bolachyon’. As a self-exploratory method, the participants will be […] ...
03 July 2024
Joy of Living I: Retreat with Kunsang Palmo & George Hughes
Residential Retreat with senior Tergar Facilitators (In collaboration with Tergar Nalanda Foundation) Have you ever felt a need to calm the mind and learn how to better deal with everyday stress, anxiety, and emotions? We all do our best to manage the challenges of modern life. What if these challenges could help us discover inner […] ...
20 June 2024
Catch A Falling Star: Poetry Workshop with Nabina Das
Discovering a Moment of Expression – Poetry Workshop with poet and writer, Nabina Das In Collaboration with Red River Publishing The workshop aims to infuse into the discussion and readings the ethos of the poet’s Northeast upbringing – how nature and humans may align in joy and harmony and seek to reduce the imbalance between […] ...
Maitri Space Awareness: Workshop & Retreat
Riwo Sangcho Treasure Teaching: Retreat with Tulku Ngawang Rinpoche
KÖNCHOK CHIDÜ SADHANA TSOKBUM
37 Practices of a Bodhisattva: Online Course with Geshe Tenzin Lhabsum
The Visible and the Invisible: Film Workshop
Awakening of Faith in Mahayana: Retreat with Bhante Dhammadipa
Me as Buddha Nature: Meditation Retreat with Sudhammacara Bhikkhu Ryodo Yamashita
Wellbeing Workshops for Youth with Sunita Lama
Wellbeing Workshops for Youth with Sunita Lama
Storytelling Workshop with Riverstories
Joy of Living I: Retreat with Kunsang Palmo & George Hughes
