Welcome!
We warmly invite you to visit, learn and practise at Drogmi Buddhist Institute.
About Drogmi Buddhist Institute
Drogmi Buddhist Institute aims to promote the understanding, study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism in Australia, in line with the Great Sakya Tradition, under the guidance and support of His Holiness the Sakya Trizin. The centre is open to all who are interested in the precious Dharma and its teachings.
[About Drogmi Buddhist Institute...]
[Become a member of Drogmi Buddhist Institute...]
[About the Sakya tradition...]
Our teacher
Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe is one of the most knowledgeable and respected teachers of the practice and philosophy of Tibetan Buddhism in Australia. His excellent command of English and understanding of Western ways provides his teachings with a clarity and wisdom accessible to all, Australia-wide and overseas. He is the Founder and Spiritual Director of the Drogmi Buddhist Institute in Sydney
Khenpo has taught all over Australia and internationally in the last 15 years, and maintains a busy schedule. He regularly gives talks and conducts meditation programmes in central and western Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the New South Wales south coast, Queensland and many other locations.
[About Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe...]
Drogmi events
Drogmi Buddhist Institute conduct regular practices in Sydney and the Blue Mountains, various retreats throughout the year, as well as Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe's extensive teaching programme around Australia and overseas.
Khenpo and members of Drogmi Buddhist Institute have a strong connection with communities in the Blue Mountains and have an ongoing spiritual programme in those areas.
- Upcoming events
- Meditation practices
- Teaching programme in and around Sydney
- Teaching programme around Australia and New Zealand
- Retreats
Unless otherwise listed, events are held in Ashfield, Sydney. Please contact us at info@drogmi.org or on (02) 8005 1757 for more information about any of these events. To make advanced bookings for all events, email info@drogmi.org (for payment options see Programme bookings and online payments).
Upcoming events
Khenpo conducts courses and workshops throughout the year:
- Introduction to Meditation Course
Thursday nights (9 February to 1 March), 7.30-9.00pm
[Details...]
At: 37 Albert Parade, Ashfield (Sydney)*
Cost: By donation - North Indian Cooking Workshop
Saturday 18 February, 10.00am-2.00pm
This is a fundraising event and all proceeds will go to Drogmi Buddhist Institute. The cooking instructor for the day will be Diedre Niar, a long term member of Drogmi Buddhist Institute. Diedre will instruct the group on the preparation and cooking techniques unique to North Indian cooking. Diedre lived in India and within the Indian community for many years where she was taught the correct Indian cooking techniques by an authentic North Indian cook. Diedre regularly prepares meals for events at the centre and for Khenpo-la. Her Dahl dishes are legendary and her Chai tea second to none. The workshop will involve preparing, cooking and then eating the meal. This is a great opportunity to learn how to cook authentic North Indian food, enjoy its many tastes first hand whilst contributing to the centre.
At: 37 Albert Parade, Ashfield, (Sydney)*
Cost: $75 which includes all ingredients and drinks, plus, best of all, lunch. Bookings are essential for this event, please RSVP to info@drogmi.org by 14 February as spaces will be limited. - 29th day in Tibetan calendar: Vajrapani Practice and Light Offerings
Monday 20 February, 7.30-8.30pm
Traditionally two days before Losar, a day of purification is held to remove obstacles for the coming New Year. For this event, Drogmi Buddhist Institute is conducting the purification practice of Vajrapani. Everyone is welcome to attend.
At: 37 Albert Parade, Ashfield, (Sydney)*
Cost: By donation - Tibetan New Year: Losar. White Tara Practice and Light Offerings Date: We
Wednesday 22 February, 7.30-9.00pm
Come and join us in celebrating the New Year. This is a good way to welcome in the New Year and to increase ones longevity. Everyone welcome.
At: 37 Albert Parade, Ashfield, (Sydney)*
Cost: By donation
* Access via side gate, gompa at back of main house.
Meditation practices
Our current regular meditation practices include:
- Green Tara puja
- Shamatha meditation practice
- Chenrezig sadhana practice
- Vajrasattva/Medicine Buddha practice
[Regular practice programme...]
Teaching programme in and around Sydney
Sapan Shedra
Commencing from Term 1, 2012 Khenpo-la will teach the Sapan Shedra course in three locations: the Sydney Centre, Richmond and Blue Mountains (Lawson). Sapan Shedra is year one of a four year structured Shedra programme, designed to give people an opportunity to study Buddhist philosophy teachings. This course draws on some of the most fundamental and profound texts in the Mahayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy.
“Sapan” was a loving name by which Sakya Pandita (1182-1251 AD) was widely and affectionately known and the Drogmi Buddhist Institute Sapan Shedra course is so named in His honour.
2012 Shedra locations and topics
- Sydney (Ashfield Centre): Topic for Terms 1 and 2 – “Stages of Meditation” by Kamilashila.
- Richmond: Topic for Terms 1 and 2 – Forms of Meditation.
- Blue Mountains (Lawson): Topic for Terms 1 and 2 – Introduction to Meditation.
[Full details of 2012 Sapan Shedra programme...]
Teaching programme around Australia and New Zealand
Khennpo-la's teaching programme will recommence in 2012, following his annual break.
[Full details of Khenpo's teaching programme...]
Retreats
During 2012, the following retreats will be held in Sydney and the Blue Mountains:
- Easter - Shamatha and Mindfulness Retreat: 5 to 8 April
During this 4 day retreat Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe will give detailed and practical explanations on the practice of mindfulness, both in meditation and everyday life. - Queen's Birthday weekend - Compassion Retreat: 8 to 10 June
- Annual Shamatha Retreat: 28 September to 6 October
The Shamatha retreat is all about rejuvenation - being eight days long, this retreat gives time to establish spiritual foundations strong enough to benefit us for the rest of the year, indeed the rest of our lives.
Any reference to Drogmi Retreat Centre in materials on this website or previously issued via the web, email or hardcopy from drogmi.org relates to either the place known as Drogmi Retreat Centre at East Kurrajong, NSW or the activities of "Drogmi Retreat Centre auspice Sakya Tharpa Ling NSW Inc".
