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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ON LINE FAMILY MEDITATION COURSE7-7:30 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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Karma yoga group retreat
Friday 28 to Sunday 30 March
“For the sake of creating a beautiful home for the Dharma” Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe This 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 festivalSaturday 5 April
Gate opens 10.30am. Bookings: https://www.weticketit.com/showfilmfirstau/booking/Event/detail/XML07683 This 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. Featuring The Djaadjawan Dancers, a traditional female Aboriginal dance group from the Yuin Nation. Since their formation in 2015 the Djaadjawan Dancers have earned their place as one of the most sought after Aboriginal cultural performance groups in southern Australia. Plus popular and internationally acknowledged local band Beautifully Mad https://www.beautifullymad.com/ And much more! |
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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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