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 TilbaEveryone is welcome to our Sunday practice.
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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Visit by His Holiness the 43rd sakya trizin, Gyana Vajra RinpocheDrogmi Buddhist Institute rejoices in our immense good fortune in the recent visit by 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 bestowed 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 also gave teachings on “The Importance of the Practice of Dharma” and Khenpo-la will provide supplementary teachings and lead meditation sessions over the retreat period. Click here for more information |
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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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Meditation for wellbeing course
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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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SAGA DAWA Sunday 17 May to Monday 15 JuneSaga Dawa is the fourth month of the Tibetan lunar calendar and is considered the most important Buddhist time of the year. The month, and particularly the first fifteen days are auspicious for dharma practice and cultivating any positive actions with body, speech and mind.
At the centre we will be celebrating this very special time with this program. 1. Sunday 17 May: 10am - 11am: Regular practice with special prayers and the lighting of 108 lamps. Shared morning tea - bring a plate of food to share. 2. Daily sponsored light offerings: for the first 15 days. 3. Saturday 30 - Sunday 31 May: On Saga Dawa Duchen a 24 hour Mantra Marathon. see details below. Click here for more information |
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saga dawa duchen special weekend mantra recitations 'marathon'
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Shri vajrapani bhutadarmara retreat and fire puja 7-10 July LED BY KHENPO NGAWANG DHAMCHOEShri Vajrapani Bhutadamara is the Master of Unfathomable Mysteries
PLEASE NOTE: Attendance at this retreat is full time from beginning to end and for those booked for the retreat it includes the Fire Puja. Pre-requisite to attend the retreat ~ Shri Vajrapani Bhutadamara Empowerment Fire Puja at completion of retreat on 12 July is open to everyone, bookings essential for both. Click here for more information |
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Karma Yoga group retreat
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family retreat 19 - 20 septemberStarts 11am on 19 September and Finishes 1pm on 20 September
with Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe 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 led by Zara Kaye, a local primary school teacher. It is a great follow on from the Family Online Course. Click here for more information |
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annual shamatha retreat 2 - 10 october
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SHAMATHA - VIPASSANA (CALM & INSIGHT) RETREAT
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