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 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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Annual Shamatha RetreatFriday 4 October to Sunday 13 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 nine-day retreat Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe will detail teachings on Shamatha Meditation. This is a great opportunity to learn and practice these methods of meditation that have been tried and proven through the centuries to help relax and focus our concentration, leading to improved mental health. Click here for more information |
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Teachings on 50 Verses of Guru devotionSaturday 26 and Sunday 27 October
Croydon and Tilba With Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe In the Fifty Verses on Guru Devotion the student is given guidelines for fostering confidence in or devotion to the view of the guru as Vajradhara, the embodiment of the abstract ideal of enlightenment. The regulation of the student’s own behaviour when around the guru, and the serving and making of offerings are done with an intentionality and an adherence to prescribed patterns that turns daily activities into a virtuous practice of which the guru is the focal point. This is an essential teaching for anyone on the Vajrayana path. Click here for more information |
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Shamatha-vipassana retreat15 to 18 November
With Ayyas Jitindriya and Jayasara In this retreat, Ayya Jayasāra and Ayya Jitindriyā will guide us in cultivating the meditative practice of samatha-vipassana (calm and insight) with the specific support of wisdom teachings from the Masters. Over the course of the retreat the nuns will present selected readings of oral instructions from some of the great sages of the three main Buddhist traditions, and offer Dharma reflections and meditation guidance based on these pith instructions, which all encapsulate the Buddha’s liberating path of Awakening and elucidate key points of understanding that release the mind from ignorance and suffering. Click here for more information |
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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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Khenpo's 12th pilgrimage to India and Nepal28 December 2024 to 18 January 2025
Walk in the Footsteps of the Buddha - join Khenpo on a transformative pilgrimage to the four holy sites, Bodhgaya, Varanasi, Kushinagar and Lumbini, along with visits to Shravasti and Kathmandu. Join Khenpo on this journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. It is truly a rare opportunity to undertake this very special pilgrimage as Khenpo only leads pilgrimages once every three years. Click here for more information |
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