Retreats

Being on retreat is ideal for spending time away from the concerns and demands of everyday routines and free from distractions, in a quiet setting. Whether the retreat is 3 or 8 or more days, it is invaluable to be able to sit in a secluded, beautiful place and just study and meditate. It is a great gift to yourself to be able to do this with a gifted teacher such as Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe.

Pre-registration is essential for all retreats (email info@drogmi.org; for payment options see Programme bookings and online payments).

2011

  • Vajrasattva & Medicine Buddha Retreat
    Friday 30 December to Sunday 1 January
    At: 37 Albert Parade, Ashfield, (Sydney)*
    Daily program:
    30th - 9.00am-5.00pm
    31st - 9.00am-5.00pm
    1st - 9.00am-12.00pm
    Cost: [Online bookings...]
    Full retreat - $180 ($160 for financial members)
    Daily attendance: $70 per day

    During this retreat Khenpo-la will give teachings and lead guided meditation sessions on two of the most popular Tibetan Buddhist practices, Vajrasattva and Medicine Buddha.

    The Vajrasattva practice is for mental and physical purification. It is the most powerful purification practice in we can do in our daily life. Vajrasattva is the deity that embodies the purification powers of all the Buddhas and for this reason is a great practice to undertake leading into the New Year. 

    The Medicine Buddha practice, the Supreme Healer, is not only a very powerful method for healing and increasing healing powers both for self and others, but also for overcoming the inner sickness such as our negativity, attachment, ignorance etc. Thus Medicine Buddha can help to decrease our physical and mental illness and suffering.

    Costs include teachings, lunch and refreshments. Please note this is a day only retreat therefore does not include accommodation.

    Everyone is welcome. Bookings are essential.

2012

Mindfulness Retreat

  • Mindfulness Retreat (Easter break)
    Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 April
    Times: commences 7.30pm on Thursday; concludes 3.00pm on Sunday
    Venue: Ararat Lodge, 1055 Upper Colo Road, Upper Colo, NSW
    (Hawkesbury - approximately 70 minutes drive from Sydney)
    Accommodation: Dormitory style accommodation or camping. The standard of accommodation is very comfortable, in a beautiful country setting alongside the pristine Colo River.
    Cost:
    Dormitory: Full retreat - $360. Early bird discount or member's discount - $324. Both early bird discount and member's discount - $288.
    Camping: prices on request
    For daily attendance: $120 per day.

    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.

Compassion Retreat

  • Compassion Retreat (Queen's Birthday weekend)
    Friday 8 to Sunday 10 June
    Times: commences 7.30pm on Friday; concludes 4.00pm on Sunday
    Venue: Ararat Lodge, 1055 Upper Colo Road, Upper Colo, NSW
    (Hawkesbury - approximately 70 minutes drive from Sydney)
    Accommodation: Dormitory style accommodation or camping. The standard of accommodation is very comfortable, in a beautiful country setting alongside the pristine Colo River.
    Cost:
    Dormitory: Full retreat - $240. Early bird discount or member's discount - $226. Both early bird discount and member's discount - $192.
    Camping: prices on request
    For daily attendance: $120 per day.

Annual Shamatha Retreat

  • Annual Shamatha Retreat
    Friday 28 September to Saturday 6 October
    Times: commences 7.30pm on Friday; concludes 3.00pm on Saturday
    Venue: Ararat Lodge, 1055 Upper Colo Road, Upper Colo, NSW
    (Hawkesbury, approximately 70 minutes drive from Sydney) [Directions...]
    Accommodation: Dormitory style accommodation or camping. The standard of accommodation is very comfortable, in a beautiful country setting alongside the pristine Colo River.
    Cost:
    Dormitory: Full retreat - $960. Early bird discount or member's discount - $864. Both early bird discount and member's discount - $768.
    Camping: prices on request
    For daily attendance: $120 per day.

    This retreat will focus on learning and practising the techniques of single pointed meditation (Shamatha) which can help us achieve peace and happiness in our lives.

    This is a great opportunity to spend 8 days practising meditation techniques in a peaceful setting. It is not compulsory to attend the full retreat. If you have limited time you are very welcome to register and attend on a daily basis.
    [More about Shamatha retreats...]

* Access via side gate, gompa at back of main house.