Drogmi Buddhist Institute

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Drogmi
​Buddhist Institute

A Tibetan Buddhist centre
​in the Sakya tradition
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Our Teacher

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Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe is one of the most knowledgeable and respected teachers of the practice and philosophy of Tibetan Buddhism in Australia.

Our home

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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.

News

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Healing and purification practice via Zoom, from 10 August

10 August to 14 September, 7 pm to 8 pm
Wednesday evenings for six weeks 
Led by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe

Khenpo la will give one hour sessions over six weeks, alternating each week between Medicine Buddha and Vajrasattva practice.

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MEDITATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN MIND AND BODY WORKSHOP WEEKEND

Friday 26 to Sunday 28 August 
With Dr Tony Richardson and William Penhale

Dr Tony Richardson and Pilates specialist William Penhale will return to the South Coast and lead us in a
​meditational process whilst looking at ways to work with our bodies, to make friends with our emotions, thoughts and impulses. 

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Karma Yoga Group retreat in September

Friday 9 to Sunday 11 September
 
This will be a weekend where our body and mind work together to help others. The days will start with a meditation session led by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe and conclude 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!   

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ANNUAL SHAMATHA RETREAT

Friday 30 September to Sunday 9 October
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During this nine-day retreat Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe will detail the nine stages of shamatha meditation. 
Khenpo la will also teach on The Thirty-seven Practices of the Bodhisattva, composed by the Great 13th Century Tibetan Bodhisattva Gyalse Thogme Zangpo.

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Shamatha-VipasSana weekend retreat

Friday 18 to Sunday 20 November

In this weekend retreat with Ayyas Jitindriya and Jayasara we will explore the practice of calm and insight within the framework of mindfulness, taught by the Buddha as a path to liberation. 
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Offering formal guided meditations as well as instructions for everyday life, we will show how shamatha-vipassana can be engaged in all situations, bringing ever-deepening peace and freedom from stress and suffering.

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​Annual Healing and Purification Retreat, from 27 December

27 December to 1 January 
 
Khenpo la will give detailed teachings on the meditation techniques on both Vajrasattva and Medicine Buddha practices.

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A special protection mandala

Coronavirus update from the DBI committee

Dear Friends,

Drogmi Buddhist Institute Management has updated its Covid-19 Plan for responding the Directive of the NSW Government in regards to the 2020 Coronavirus outbreak and in particular to rules relating to Places of Worship.

You can read the latest revision of the DBI Covid-19 plan here.



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  • Home
  • About DBI
    • History of Drogmi Buddhist Institute
    • Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe
    • Photo gallery
    • Contact
  • About Sakya
    • The Sakya lineage
    • The five Sakya founders
    • Sakya Masters
    • Throneholders of Sakya
    • Lam Dre
  • Courses & events
  • Resources
    • The Wisdom Age
    • Past teachings
    • Meditation guides
    • Prayers
    • Shrine room etiquette
    • Dharma links and resources
  • Support us
  • Venue hire