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.
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.
Support to attend Drogmi Buddhist Institute events
It is our sincere wish that the Buddha's teachings are available to all regardless of income. The Centre can offer support to those in need. So, if you wish to attend a course or event and do not have the income to allow that, please email the Spiritual Program Coordinator at info@drogmi.org.
Find out more:
Courses and events at Tilba
Online courses and events
External courses
Advanced courses
Sponsor a meal or tea at retreats
Cancellation of bookings
Courses and events at Tilba
Online courses and events
External courses
Advanced courses
Sponsor a meal or tea at retreats
Cancellation of bookings
Courses and events at Tilba
Courses held at the Kamalashia Tibetan Buddhist Centre, 9000 Princes Highway, Tilba NSW
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Sunday MeditationSundays, 10-11am
Will return 15 January 2022 We invite the sangha back to Kamalashila for Sunday meditation sessions in 2022. By donation Go to this page and scroll down to the Donations section. |
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Tuesday Shamatha practice with Venerable TsultimTuesdays, 10-11 am
Followed by a community cuppa and yarn afterwards. All welcome, by donation. Go to this page and scroll down to the Donations section. |
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Saga Dawa31 May to 28 June
Saga Dawa (Vesak) marks the month of Buddha Shakyamuni’s birth, enlightenment and his Mahaparinirvana. Saga Dawa begins on the 1st day of the 4th lunar calendar month, this year falling on Tuesday 31 May 2022 (2149 in the Tibetan Calendar). At Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre there is an opportunity to sponsor (Dana) towards the daily light offerings of candles. Throughout the month of Saga Dawa, the centre will light 50 candles each day. Also, on the auspicious dates on the 10th and 15th days, as well as the 1st and 30th days, 100 candles will be offered on sponsors' behalf for all sentient beings to be free from suffering and the causes of suffering. Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe’s message on Saga Dawa Khenpo-la has written a special message about the importance of Saga Dawa. You can read it here. Saga Dawa program Tuesday 14 June, 7 to 8 pm, AEST Led by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe. You can attend in person at Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre, Tilba and it will be live-streamed via Zoom. At Croyden, sangha can gather at the centre for the live-streaming from the gompa in Kamalashila. This is by donation. Please arrive 10 minutes prior. Zoom Click here to join the program via Zoom. Meeting ID: 875 5011 4176 |
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Sponsoring candles for Saga DawaCandles can be sponsored for $1 per candle (with a minimum of $5) or $40 for 50 candles or $75 for 100 candles, and they will be lit on your behalf.
If you wish any specific names of loved ones or purpose for the offering. Add this in a note with your donation or email us at info@drogmi.org and these will be included in your offering. Click here to sponsor candles for Saga Dawa. Scroll down to Donations. The most auspicious dates to make offerings are below, however anytime during Saga Dawa is a very special time to create great virtue and make offerings for the great benefit of others.
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ShRI Vajrapani Bhutadamara retreatFor Friday 10 June, 7 pm, to Monday 13 June, 1 pm
Led by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe 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, 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. Lama Konchok Choephel, the resident teacher at Sakya Choekhor Lhunpo (The Melbourne Sakya Centre), will join Khenpo la and the retreatants for some of the retreat including the Fire Puja. * Please Note: Attendance at this retreat is full time from the beginning to the end (except for those just attending the Fire Puja). Prerequisite: Shri Vajapani Bhutadamara empowerment The Fire Puja will take place on Sunday 12 June from 1pm. For those attending the retreat it is included in that program. In addition if you wish to come to this separately or invite a family member or friend to attend this very special event you are welcome to do so. Separate bookings are required for the Fire Puja if you are not attending the full retreat - see below. Cost Onsite: $420 - includes teachings, all meals and accommodation Onsite camping or own van: $410 - includes teachings, all meals and use of centre facilities Offsite: $400 - includes teachings and all meals Members and Friends of Drogmi receive a 15 per cent discount. To receive the discount select the option you want then go to the checkout. Choose the 'coupon' option, enter the discount code and click on ‘Apply’. Vajrapani bhutadamara fire pujaSunday 12 June, 1 pm
Everyone is welcome to come and watch the Fire Puja - bring your family and friends. Cost: Fire puja, lunch and afternoon tea - $50 Fire puja, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner - $65 Members and Friends of Drogmi receive a 15 per cent discount. To receive the discount select the option you want then go to the checkout. Choose the 'coupon' option, enter the discount code and click on ‘Apply’. |
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Karma Yoga group retreatFriday 9 to Sunday 11 September
Friday and Saturday, 8 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 8 am to 3 pm. For the sake of creating a beautiful home for the Dharma - Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe This is our second Karma Yoga Group retreat for 2022. It will be a weekend where our body and mind work together to help others. The days 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! Meals and accommodation are offered free of charge. However bookings are essential for organisational purposes. To book for the Karma Yoga Group Retreat please send an email to info@drogmi.org or phone 0403 779 099. |
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October Shamatha retreat7pm Friday 30 September to 1pm Sunday 9 October
Watch this space for more details. |
Online courses and events
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introduction to Sakya Pandita's three vowsMonday 23, Wednesday 25 and Friday 27 May in Australia, 1 to 2.30 pm AEST
Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe will conduct an introductory course via Zoom on the Three Vows, by Sakya Pandita. The course is hosted by Sakya Tsechen Thubten Ling, the Vancouver Sakya Centre. This text, written by Sakya Pandita, discusses the Hinayana, Mayahana, and Tantric vows of Buddhist conduct, which often diverge and contradict each other — an essential study for Buddhist practitioners who wish to deepen their understanding and practice. It is one of the must-reads that the late Khenchen Appey Rinpoche advised some of his lay students to study. The English translation is A Clear Differentiation of the Three Codes, translated by Jared Rhoton, published by State University of New York Press. For more information about the course, visit this page on the centre's website. Attendance is by donation (via PayPal in Canadian dollars). |
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Autumn Buddhist Philosophy CourseThe inaugural Autumn Buddhist Philosophy Course began in March 2022. This is a precious opportunity to join a three-year comprehensive spiritual training in the three main Buddhist traditions.
The course is presented in the true spirit of ‘rime’ or non-sectarianism. In the first year the course will cover the Hinayana tradition, and in the following years the Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions. The course will be conducted over two semesters each year with regular online teachings by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe, teachings by guest speakers drawn from the different traditions, online mentor sessions with Drogmi Buddhist Institute-trained mentors, especially prepared readings by Khenpo and two retreat sessions each year. The course is fully enrolled; however we have a waiting list in case vacancies arise. Click here for more information on the Autumn Buddhist Philosophy Course |
External courses and events
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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 |
Sponsor meal or tea
Consider sponsoring meals or morning and afternoon tea at DBI retreats. It is considered virtuous to provide food to sangha in retreat. This is a way to contribute for those who can’t attend and. for those taking part to make an extra contribution. You can sponsor meals for $100 or tea for $50. When you go to the checkout, write a note telling us the retreat you want your donation to be used for.
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.
