Courses and events
Drogmi Buddhist Institute offers courses and events at Tilba and elsewhere. We also have advanced courses for experienced practitioners.
Some courses and events have been cancelled due to the challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic. For more information read the message from the DBI committee on the home page.
Find out more:
Online courses and events
Courses and events at Tilba
External courses
Advanced courses
Cancellation of bookings
Some courses and events have been cancelled due to the challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic. For more information read the message from the DBI committee on the home page.
Find out more:
Online courses and events
Courses and events at Tilba
External courses
Advanced courses
Cancellation of bookings
Online courses and events
Watch this space information on forthcoming online courses.
Courses and events at Tilba
Courses held at the Kamalashia Tibetan Buddhist Centre, 9000 Princes Highway, Tilba NSW
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Weekly sunday meditationSundays, 10-11am
For those new or experienced in meditation. In this hour there will be guided single pointed (Shamatha) meditation. In a beautiful bush setting, and enjoy a cuppa afterwards. By donation. |
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Shri Vajrapani Bhutadamara retreatWith Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe
June long weekend - Friday 11 June (7pm) to Monday 14 June (1pm) Shri Vajrapani Bhutadamara is the Master of Unfathomable Mysteries who upholds truth of darkness and ignorance. In general, Vajrapani Bhutadamara is the remover of all sorts of obstacles, and in particular to overcome difficulties for serious Vajrayana practitioners. Traditionally in the Sakyapa, practitioners complete this retreat before conducting a major retreat. Khenpo la will be giving detailed teachings and practice together. To attend this retreat one must have received the Vajrapani Bhutadamara Empowerment Please Note: Attendance at this retreat is full time from beginning to the end. Cost On site - includes teachings, accommodation & meals - $300 Off site - teachings and meals - $270 Members and Friends of Drogmi receive a 10 per cent discount. To receive the discount select the retreat option you want then go to the checkout. Choose the 'coupon' option and enter the discount code. Bookings are essential |
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Karma Yoga Group Retreat 6-8 AugustThis Karma Yoga Group Retreat is being held for the sake of creating a beautiful home for the Dharma - Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe
You are invited to join sangha members at our inaugural Karma Yoga Group Retreat from 8 am on 6 August to 3pm on 8 August. Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe will lead this retreat. You may see Khenpo la as a monk and scholar – however Khenpo la, since his early years upon entering the monastery at age 9, has also worked physically very hard, helping to build the temple in Bir and Sakya College in Dehradun in India. On many occasions, due to his tireless work, Khenpo la would have blistered and bloodied hands. Khenpo la really believes that physically hard work cleanses and prepares our mind to be a suitable container for the precious Dharma. Khenpo la is one example of these sorts of efforts, and throughout history, many great masters have done the same. Dharma practice is not about sitting on a comfortable cushion alone. Khenpo la says that we also need physical efforts, coupled with the right intention, for the results to arise. During this weekend retreat, there will be a mix of physical work and guided meditation sessions. All participants will be allocated a task to work on in a small group. These tasks will be chosen with you, to suit your level of capacity and interest in a particular area, such as the garden, painting, building maintenance etc, so there is an opportunity for everyone to contribute in a meaningful and joyful way. All meals and accommodation are offered free of charge. There is also the opportunity to provide a valuable contribution by becoming a sponsor of meals for the workers and materials for the jobs to be undertaken. This might be particularly helpful for those who are unable to attend in person. Bookings to attend the retreat are essential for organisational purposes at info@dromgi.org or call 0403 779 099. For meal or material sponsorships, please make these at either the donation page stating the type of donation or by direct deposit to the centre bank account stating the purpose of the donation. The DBI bank details are: Name: Drogmi Buddhist Institute BSB 032060 Account No. 454289. |
External courses and events
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4th Uluru Buddhist retreatMonday 17 to Sunday 23 May 2021
We are pleased to confirm that the Uluru Buddhist Retreat has been rescheduled for 2021. Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe will lead the retreat. It will last for six nights, with daily visits to Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Khenpo la will give instructions and lead meditations on Compassion, Calm Abiding and Vajrasattva. Uluru is one of the most sacred places in Australia, at our country’s heart and centre. Aboriginal Australians have always known this, now other Australians are discovering this location's great significance and beauty. Many great Buddhist masters have visited central Australia. This is an extremely rare and special opportunity for you to travel to Uluru with such a teacher as Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe to receive teachings and practice meditation. Cost $1,800, and $1,700 for members and friends of Drogmi. A $500 deposit is required upon booking with the balance payable by 15 March . The price includes retreat teachings, six nights' luxury twin share accommodation, all meals, hot drinks and land travel at Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Not included in the price are flights to and from Uluru, park fees and cold drinks. Bookings Please email info@drogmi.org with your expression of interest to attend and we will assist you with the booking process. There are limited places available so be sure to contact us early. Please note in considering whether to participate in 2021 Uluru Retreat there are factors and risks we need to ensure you are aware of. In booking the venue at Uluru for 2021, DBI has agreed to various Covid-19 requirements. All attendees should be comfortable with these requirements, and be willing and able to meet them. Covid-19 requirements Currently the Covid-19 requirements are that you must:
Cancellation and withdrawal Should the retreat be cancelled, DBI would offer partial refunds to participants, less costs DBI have incurred. Should you decide to withdraw from the retreat, DBI would endeavour to offer a partial refund. This would be negotiated at the time as DBI will be making payments at key times, and these are not all 100% refundable. Should you be excluded from participating due to COVID-19 requirements, unfortunately DBI would not be able to offer a refund, or assist you with quarantine costs. If you are interested in taking part, email info@drogmi.org, or telephone 0403 377 099. |
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RegulaR meditation at Croydon, NSWThe regular meditation sessions at Croydon are cancelled until further notice, due to the Coronavirus restrictions
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Advanced courses
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The Complete PathThe International Buddhist Academy in Kathmandu, Nepal, has launched an international seven year training program that encompasses the Tibetan Buddhist path in its entirety. This unique course is for Dharma practitioners of all levels to study and experience training on the theory and practice of the Mahayana and Vajrayana path as transmitted by the founding masters of the Sakya school ofTibetan Buddhism.
Drogmi Buddhist Institute offered the first three years of the international training program. Kamalashila Buddhist Centre, Tilba, from 2017 to 2019. The final four years are offered at the International Buddhist Academy at Kathmandu. Read more |
Cancellation of bookings
A cancellation fee will be charged for bookings which are cancelled. The fee is 10 per cent of the total price, with a minimum of $10 and a maximum of $50.
