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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His Holiness the 42nd Sakya Trizin to visit Kamalashila23 to 26 April 2019
His Holiness the 42nd Sakya Trizin has generously accepted the invitation of Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe and the Drogmi Buddhist Institute Committee to hold a White Tara Retreat and bestow the King Avalokiteshvara empowerment, Six Dome White Tara empowerment and Vajrakilaya Torma empowerment. It is an extremely rare opportunity to receive these three important empowerments and teachings from such a highly qualified and revered master at the base of Gulaga mountain, an ancient spiritual place of the Yuin First Nations peoples. Read more, bookings |
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Children's meditation course for familiesSundays, 17 February to 31 March, 11.30am–12.30pm
Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre, Tilba A gentle introduction to mindfulness and togetherness Guided by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe, spiritual director of Kamalashila, and supported by Zara Kaye, qualified primary teacher, this course offers an opportunity for families to try gentle meditation techniques for both adults and children which can bring benefit for the whole family. Read more, bookings |
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Buddhist talks in Bega and Merimbula, 12, 13 AprilBega, Friday 12 April, 5.30-7 pm:
'Facing difficulty with optimism' Merimbula, Saturday 13 April, 2-3.30 pm: 'How to give with a warm heart' Read more, bookings |
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Mindfulness and compassion retreat, 7-9 JuneIn this weekend retreat at Kamalashila Buddhist Centre, Tilba NSW, Khenpo la will give detailed and practical explanations on mindfulness and compassion, both in meditation and in everyday life.
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Raffle of eight auspicious symbol paintingsA Drogmi Buddhist Institute raffle
The raffle will be drawn on 26 April The Eight Symbols appear throughout Buddhist Iconography both separately and as a set. Together they symbolise the spiritual path that leads to freedom from suffering and the permanent inner peace of enlightenment. There are eight paintings framed and dedicated, painted by local artist Glenda Morgan. Funds raised from the raffle will be directed to replacing office equipment damaged in the recent thunderstorm when lightning struck the Gompa at Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre. Any surplus funds will be directed to upgrading the water system and fixtures. Read more |
Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe during the 2013 pilgrimage
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India, Nepal pilgrimage in December 2019Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe will lead a three week pilgrimage to the four holy Buddhist sites in India and Nepal, departing on 27 December 2019.
This is truly a rare opportunity to visit these holy sites. If you are interested, please email us and we will contact you as details are finalised, and keep checking the website. The four holy Buddhist sites are at Bodhgaya, India, where the Buddha attained enlightenment; Lumbini, Nepal, the Buddha’s birthplace; Sarnath, India, where the Buddha delivered his first teaching; and Kushinagar, India, where the Buddha died and attained Parinirvana. Read more |
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