Our Teacher
Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe is one of the most knowledgeable and respected teachers of the practice and philosophy of Tibetan Buddhism in Australia.
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Our home
Drogmi Buddhist Institute's home base is the Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre at the foot of Mount Gulaga, near Tilba on the far south coast of New South Wales, Australia.
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News
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Sunday meditation at TilbaEvery Sunday, 10-11am -
Shamatha or "Calm Abiding" Practice led by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe. Learn and practice the fundamentals of meditation by an accomplished meditation master. Stay for a cuppa and chat afterwards. Every second and fourth Sunday of the month 11-11.30am - starting 9th February. Medicine Buddha Practice led by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe. Medicine Buddha is effective in healing physical and mental sickness, for oneself and others. You do not require any pre-requisite when attending this practice in the group setting. |
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Family RetreatSaturday 6 - Sunday 7 September
This is our second family retreat for 2025. This retreat offers families the opportunity to spend quality time together, strengthening and deepening relationships and opening our hearts to each other. In this retreat Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe will lead us on short meditation sessions and Q&A for parents, interspersed with fun family activities for all ages. Click here for more information |
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Ngondro retreatThursday 22 to Sunday 25 May
Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe instructs us on the first three practices of Ngöndro: Refuge, Vajrasattva and Mandala Offering. Khenpo la will give the required transmissions. This retreat is open to everyone who has received the Hevajra Empowerment. Click here for more information |
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Saga Dawa 28 May to 25 JuneSaga Dawa is a month of very auspicious and holy occasions: the anniversaries of Buddha Shakyamuni’s birth, enlightenment and passing into Mahaparinirvana. The celebrations run from 28 May to 25 June, with a peak on 11 June, known as Saga Dawa Düchen.
Drogmi Buddhist Institute celebrates Saga Dawa in three ways:
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SHRI VAJRAPANI BHUTADAMARA RETREATFriday 6 June to Monday 9 June (Kings Birthday Long Weekend)
Led by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe Vajrapani Bhutadamara Empowerment: Shri Vajrapani Bhutadamara is the Master of Unfathomable Mysteries who upholds the truth of darkness and ignorance. In general, Vajrapani Bhutadamara is the remover of all sorts of obstacles, in particular to overcome difficulties for serious Vajrayana practitioners. Click here for more information |
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online family meditation30 July to 27 August, Wednesday evenings
This is our second online family meditation course for 2025. Over five sessions, it offers your family an opportunity to try meditation together in your own home. Values of togetherness, kindness and mindfulness are also explored through simple games and story. The course is facilitated by Zara Kaye. Click here for more information |
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