Spiritual programme
Introductory
To Sunday 14 December 2025
We are so delighted and honoured to announce that one of the most learned, highly experienced, and qualified teachers of today, Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsering, has accepted our invitation to come and teach at Root Institute this coming winter season.
Despite an extremely busy schedule, Khensur Rinpoche has generously agreed to teach for one week on Understanding the Nature of Mind.
More details, including the text, will be announced here as soon as they become available.
Format of the course will incorporate:
- Dharma teachings
- review / question and answer sessions, and
- guided meditations.
Teacher
Find out about Khensur Rinpoche's distinguished career on our page – visiting teachers and course leaders.
Text
- Understanding the Nature of Mind, excerpts from His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Science and Philosophy in the Indian Buddhist Classics, Volume 2, The Mind.
Schedule
| Sun 7 Dec | |
| 1:15 pm-> | Check-in |
| 6:00 pm | Supper |
| 7:00 pm | Introduction to the retreat by Spiritual Programme Coordinator (SPC) |
| Mon 8 Dec | Sat 13 Dec |
| 6:45 am | Morning meditation |
| 7:30 am | Breakfast |
| 9:00 am | Teachings with Khensur Rinpoche |
| 10:15 am | Tea break |
| 10:45 am | Teachings with Khensur Rinpoche |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| 2:30 pm | Discussion groups |
| 3:30 pm | Tea break |
| 4:00 pm | Teachings with Khensur Rinpoche |
| 6:00 pm | Supper |
| 7:00 pm | Evening Meditation |
| Sun 14 Dec | |
| 6:45 am | Morning meditation |
| 7:30 am | Breakfast |
| 8:30 am | Room check-out before the last teachings |
| 9:00 am | Teachings with Khensur Rinpoche |
| 10:15 am | Tea break |
| 10:45 am | Teachings with Khensur Rinpoche |
| 12:00 pm | Big Lunch |
| 2:00 pm | Tour of Root Institute and introduction to the social service projects – Maitreya school, Shakyamuni Buddha Clinic and the Stupa Garden. |
Note: This schedule is subject to change.
Course / retreat discipline
We welcome your application to participate in our Spiritual Programme.
We now offer all Dharma events without charge, however we do require bookings for planning purposes.
To make the most of the opportunity, we suggest the following:
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Settle all outside communication before you begin your course or retreat. Telling friends and family that you will be out of contact for the duration will significantly help to reduce distractions. Likewise, settling your travel arrangements, etc. before you come to Root Institute is highly advisable.
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To maintain a healthy, calm, clear mind, observing silence will bring conducive mental space.
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Practicing Dharma is a source of happiness; enjoy each step along the way!
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Thank you for your interest in Root Institute's Spiritual Programme. We'll do our best to support you!