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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Three visions festival at KTBC Tilba, 28 OctoberA festival celebrating Tibetan, Indigenous and non-Indigenous Cultures at Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre, 9000 Princes Hwy, Tilba.
The festival is a symbol of joy and connection, bringing different communities and families together to share in a cultural exchange and celebration through food, music, dance and local crafts. This is all taking place at the base of the sacred Gulaga Mountain. Click here for more information Bookings Click on the link or scan the QR code |
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Annual Shamatha Retreat with Khenpo Ngawang DhamchoeFriday 29 September to Sunday 8 October
Shamatha Meditation translates as “tranquillity of the mind” or “calm - abiding”. It helps stabilise the mind by cultivating awareness of the object of meditation. The traditional practice of shamatha uses different kinds of supports or anchors for practice. During this ten-day retreat Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe will detail teachings on Shamatha Meditation and Nāgārjuna's – Essence of all the Dharma Teachings. The great Indian scholar Nāgārjuna gave this teaching directly to his best friend, the King Gautamiputra, and indirectly it benefits many others in this modern life, bringing a more meaningful life. This succinct teaching details the reality from the mundane to the ultimate goal of liberation. Click here for more information |
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Green tara puja weekend teaching in Sydney and onlineSaturday and Sunday, 21-22 October, 9.30 am to 4 pm
Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe will teach on the Green Tara Puja practice, including the aspects of the Twenty-one Taras. Green Tara is a fully enlightened female Buddha, being the actuality of compassion and wisdom. She is known as “the mother of all the buddhas” and “she who ferries beings across the ocean of samsara”. Click here for more information |
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Shamatha and Vipassana Retreat with Ayyas Jitindriya and JayasaraFriday 17 November to Sunday 19 November
In this weekend retreat we will explore the practice of calm and insight within the framework of mindfulness, taught by the Buddha as a path to liberation. Offering formal guided meditations as well as instructions for everyday life, we will show how Shamatha-Vipassana can be engaged in all situations, bringing ever-deepening peace and freedom from stress and suffering. Click here for more information |
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Sunday meditation at TilbaSundays, 10-11am
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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Six dome white tara practice at TilbaSix Dome White Tara Practice will be held at Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre, Tilba, on the first Sunday of each month at 12 noon to 1 pm.
The practices start on Sunday 3 September, and will be available on Zoom. Open to everyone who has received the Six Dome White Tara empowerment from a qualified teacher. For bookings, email info@drogmi.org. By donation. Go to this page, and scroll down to Donations. |
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