Tibet House, New Delhi, in collaboration with Nalanda Foundation, Russia, is pleased to announce an online retreat with Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul, Director of Tibet House, New Delhi, on the theme “Inquiry into the Nature of Reality: Understanding Emptiness in the Nalanda Buddhist Tradition.”

The retreat will explore one of the most profound teachings of Buddhist philosophy—the understanding of emptiness (Śūnyatā) and its relevance to our experience of reality, wisdom, compassion, and inner transformation. Drawing upon the rich intellectual heritage of the Nalanda tradition, Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul will present a systematic and accessible introduction to the Buddhist analysis of reality and dependent arising.

A special feature of the retreat will be the exploration of the dialogue between Buddhist philosophy and modern science. Participants will examine areas of convergence and difference between the Buddhist understanding of reality and contemporary scientific inquiry, including questions relating to perception, subjectivity, causality, consciousness, and developments in modern physics.

Known internationally for his clarity and precision in presenting complex philosophical concepts, Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul has inspired students around the world through his ability to bridge traditional Buddhist wisdom and contemporary thought. This retreat will therefore be valuable both for newcomers seeking an introduction to the teaching of emptiness and for experienced students wishing to deepen their understanding.

Retreat Schedule

Saturday, June 6, 2026

• Session 1: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (IST)
• Session 2: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (IST)

Sunday, June 7, 2026

• Session 3: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (IST)
• Session 4: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (IST)

Topics of Exploration

• The Buddhist understanding of emptiness (Śūnyatā)
• Dependent arising and the nature of reality
• The relationship between wisdom and compassion
• The roots of suffering and self-grasping
• Buddhist philosophy and scientific inquiry
• Perception, objectivity, subjectivity, and causality
• Ārya Nāgārjuna’s philosophy and contemporary quantum physics

Participation

The retreat will be conducted online via Zoom.

Tibet House Team is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Russian Group Online teaching by Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul

Time: Jun 6, 2026 12:00 PM India

        Every day, until Jun 7, 2026, 2 occurrence(s)

Join Zoom Meeting CLICK HERE

Meeting ID: 813 9612 0327

Passcode: 565036

Language

The retreat will be conducted in English with simultaneous interpretation into Russian.

We warmly invite all students, scholars, practitioners, and members of the public interested in Buddhist philosophy, science, psychology, and the exploration of reality to join this unique opportunity for study and reflection.

For further information, please contact Tibet House, New Delhi.