Our TeacherKhenpo 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 homeDrogmi 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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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 |
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 |
Family day at KTBCSaturday 23 November, 11 am to 4 pm
Under the guidance of Khenpo la. Kamalashila’s Family Day aims to bring families closer together, with a shared experience of kindness, learning and spaciousness in the beautiful natural environment at Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre, Tilba. Click here for more information |
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 |
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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