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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Sunday meditation at TilbaSundays, 10-11am - re-commencing 26 January
Meditation led by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe. Learn and practice the fundamentals of meditation by an accomplished meditation master. Stay for a cuppa and chat afterwards. |
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Healing and clear mind retreat27 December to 1 January
This retreat, at Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre at Tilba, offers a combination of meditation instruction and practice in calming and healing the body and mind. This is a wonderful time to mindfully prepare for the New Year, a perfect opportunity to reflect on the year past and prepare for the year ahead in a peaceful and naturally beautiful environment. Click here for more information |
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KAMALASHILA OPEN DAYSaturday 8 February, 10 am-2 pm
The day includes a guided tour of the temple and centre facilities, stalls, lunch including traditional Tibetan foods and refreshments, and 'learn how to meditate sessions' with the resident monk. Free entry, all are welcome to this special day. |
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Introduction to meditation18 February to 18 March, Tuesdays, 10-11.30 am, five-week course
Learn and practice the basics of meditation in a beautiful and peaceful bush setting, from experienced instructors. Meditation is proven to increase alertness and energy whilst decreasing anxiety and stress. Leading to a healthier body and mind. Led by senior students at the centre. Click here for more information |
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Tibetan new year - LosarSunday 2 March
Traditionally, Tibetans celebrate Losar ལོ་གསར for three days. This year Losar falls from 28 February to 2 March. At Kamalashila Tibetan Centre, we will be celebrating Losar and hanging prayer flags on the third day of Losar, Sunday 2 March. The hanging of prayer flags or "Wind Horses" on this day brings very good fortune, bringing good luck and success to one's life. The Tibetan tradition is to hang prayer flags at the beginning of the Tibetan New Year. You have the opportunity to participate by sponsoring a flag of five sets of colour for $30 or an individual flag for $7 each. You can also nominate to put your name or loved ones, family, friends on the flag. Click here for more information |
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7-7:30 pm Thursdays, 6, 13, 20, 27 March, 3 April
Over five sessions, this course 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. Facilitated by Zara Kaye, a primary school teacher. Click here for more information |
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Six dome white tara retreatThursday 13 March, 7 pm, to Sunday 16 March, 1 pm
Led by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe Prayers to White Tara are especially effective for health, healing, and longevity. She offers healing to our wounds, whether it is our bodies or our minds that have been hurt. White Tara is extremely powerful. Like a mother to a child, she is very quick to fulfill our wishes and to grant us happiness and a long life, as well as to help us develop wisdom. By taking refuge in White Tara and practicing meditation, visualisations, and having faith, you have the power to remove obstacles to your life and to prolong your life. Click here for more information |
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Karma yoga group retreatThis is our eighth Karma Yoga Group retreat. It will be a weekend where our body and mind work together to help others.
The days start with a meditation session led by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe and concludes with a campfire yarn. Come and join us with work in the garden, building maintenance, cleaning and painting or assisting with the catering. There is a job for everyone! Click here for more information |
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3rd annual three visions festivalThis festival is a platform for Aboriginal, Tibetan and Western cultures to come together and celebrate and showcase each culture’s dance, art, food, costumes, music and song.
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Shamatha and mindfulness retreatThursday 17 April, 7pm, to Sunday 20 April, 1pm - Easter long weekend
Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre, Tilba Led by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe Open to those new to meditation and to all others. A wonderful opportunity in these turbulent times to learn and practice methods of meditation that have been tried and proven throughout the centuries to help relax and focus our concentration, leading to improved mental health. Click here for more information |
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Mindfulness Daylong Retreat with Ayya JitindriyāSaturday 26th April, 2025
The cultivation of mindfulness, full awareness and wisdom are central to the path of awakening and liberation from suffering as taught by the Buddha. In this daylong retreat, Ayya Jitindriyā will offer teachings and guided meditations based on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness - a core set of practices outlined by the Buddha for awakening - and the application and integration of mindfulness within our daily lives. The daylong will be held in noble silence with times for group Q & A and discussion. Click here for more information |
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Family RetreatSaturday 3 - Sunday 4 May
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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