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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HIS HOLINESS THE 43RD SAKYA TRIZIN GYANA VAJRA RINPOCHE to VISIT KTBCDrogmi Buddhist Institute rejoices in our immense good fortune in welcoming His Holiness the 43rd Sakya Trizin Gyana Vajra Rinpoche to Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre from 31 March to 5 April 2026 for a special five-day retreat of empowerments, teachings and meditation.
His Holiness has kindly agreed to bestow the Vajrakilaya Khago Blessing, the Vajrakilaya Torma Empowerment, the Vajrapani Bhutadamara Empowerment and Fire Puja, and the Vajrasattva, Medicine Buddha, Green Tara, Buddha of Compassion (Avalokiteshvara), and White Tara Empowerments. His Holiness will also give a teaching on “The Importance of the Practice of Dharma” and Khenpo-la will provide supplementary teachings and lead meditation sessions over the retreat period. There will be a short welcome ceremony for His Holiness when he arrives at KTBC around 3pm on Tuesday 31 March. The retreat will commence at 2pm on Wednesday 1 April and run until 5pm on Sunday 5 April (Easter Sunday). Click here for more information |
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Sunday meditation at TilbaSunday Practice resumes for 2026 this Sunday 15 February with Green Tara 8.30-9.30am and Shamatha Practice 10-11am followed by a cuppa. Everyone is welcome.
Every Sunday 8.30-9.30am Green Tara Puja in the Tara Gompa 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 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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Autumn Buddhist Philosophy Course returns in 2026The inaugural Autumn Buddhist Philosophy Course ran successfully from 2022 to 2024. The course will run again from 2026 to 2028, beginning in March 2026.
This course is intended for those who wish to deepen their understanding of Buddhism in a comprehensive and transformative way. The course is taught by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe, who holds a Masters degree and a Loppon degree (equivalent to a PhD) in Buddhist Studies from the Sakya College in Dehradun, India. This is a precious opportunity to join a three-year applied spiritual training in the three main Buddhist traditions. The course is presented in the true spirit of ‘rime’ or non-sectarianism. In the first year the course will cover the Shravakayana tradition, and in the following years the Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions. Click here for more information |
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Drogmi shedra 2026-2028Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe will lead a new three year studies program at Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre.
The Drogmi Shedra will commence in May 2026 and conclude in September 2028. ‘Shedra’ is the Tibetan word for ‘centre for teaching’ and is the traditional higher learning provided to monks and nuns to study the most important Buddhist texts. The course comprises two semesters per year and includes in-person intensive study residentials at Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre; three days in semester 1 (in May) and 10 days in semester 2 (in September). The study residentials will involve teachings, personal study, discussion and a mix of group and individual presentations. Click here for more information |
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karma yoga retreat 20 - 22 March~ KARMA YOGA GROUP RETREAT ~
9am Friday 20 March to 1pm Sunday 22 March “For the sake of creating a beautiful home for the Dharma” Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe 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! * Meals and accommodation are offered free of charge. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: for organisational needs by emailing [email protected] |
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Meditation for wellbeing course
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MINDFULNESS RETREAT - 25 - 27 APRIL (anzac long-weekend)RETURN and REST
The most yielding of things overcomes the hardest of things ~ Tao Te Ching with Ayya Jayasara Starts 9am 25 April finishes 1pm 27 April Please note this retreat is now fully booked, there will be a cancellation list if you wish to go on this, by emailing the centre at [email protected] In this weekend of mindfulness, we shall practice recognising the habitual, conditioned grasping patterns of both body and mind. Cultivating a series of calm abiding and mindfulness practices, meditative Chi Gong movements and postures, along with reflecting on profound pointers from the Wisdom of the Masters, we’ll learn how to relax the tension and stress we create and carry in our lives. In doing so, we come to rediscover the natural and inherently peaceful state of the mind at ease. This long weekend retreat will be held mostly in noble silence, with periods of Q&A. It will start at 9am on the Saturday morning and go to 1pm on the Monday. However, for an easeful transition to the retreat, if you wish to register and stay over at the centre on the Friday evening, you can do so at time of booking. ** Please note that this retreat is suited for experienced meditators – those who have been meditating for a few years, have had some retreat experience, and maintain a daily/regular sitting meditation practice. Please note this retreat is now fully booked, there will be a cancellation list if you wish to go on this, by emailing the centre at [email protected] Click here for more information |
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ULURU RETREAT - 20 - 25 MAYKhenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe is leading this five day retreat to the sacred site of Uluru.
* Bookings have sold out. If you would like to go on a cancellation list please email the organisers at [email protected] to register. Uluru is one of the most sacred places in Australia, at the country’s heart and centre. For generations, Aboriginal Australians have recognised the importance and beauty of this location; its significance is now increasingly acknowledged by other Australians as well. Many great Buddhist masters have visited this site. This is an extremely rare opportunity to visit this sacred place with such a teacher as Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe and to receive teachings and practice meditation. Click here for more information |
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