Courses and events

Drogmi Buddhist Institute offers courses and events at Tilba and elsewhere. We also have advanced courses for experienced practitioners. 

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Courses and events at Tilba
External courses
Advanced courses
Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe’s 2019 Program​​

Courses and events at Tilba 

Courses held at the Kamalashia Tibetan Buddhist Centre, 9000 Princes Highway, Tilba NSW

H.H. the 42nd Sakya Trizin, White Tara retreat and empowerments

23 to 26 April 2019
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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. 
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Children's meditation course for families

A gentle introduction to mindfulness and togetherness

Sundays, 17 February to 31 March, 11.30 am–12.30 pm

‘The most precious gift parents can give their child is time together.’  - Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe
           
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.

The cost is $70 per adult and $35 per child for the full 7-week course. For more information,  please contact Zara at info@drogmi.org. 

Mindfulness and compassion retreat

7–9 June

Starts: 6pm Friday 7 June for registrations
Ends: 1pm Sunday 9 June

In this weekend retreat Khenpo la will give detailed and practical explanations on mindfulness and compassion, both in meditation and in everyday life.

Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe is one of the most respected Buddhist teachers eachers in Australia.

This retreat is a rare opportunity to spend time learning about and practising meditation in a remote and naturally beautiful bush environment, under the instruction of an accomplished and experienced teacher.

Cost $200/$180 members
Includes teaching, texts, accommodation and meals

For information email info@drogmi.org or phone 0403 779 099
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Weekly meditation practice

Sundays and Tuesdays 10-11 am - open to all

Come and  meditate in the beautiful Gompa surrounded by the tranquil native bush.

Sunday meditation alternates each week between Medicine Buddha and Shamatha (calm abiding meditation).
​Entry by donation

External courses

Buddhist talks in BEga and Merimbula

Bega, Friday 12 April, 5.30-7 pm
'Facing difficulty with optimism'
Mumbulla School Hall, 37 Bega St

Merimbula, Saturday 13 April, 2-3.30 pm
'How to give with a warm heart'
Yoga Humm, above Enhance U,
Merimbula Plaza, cnr Beach and Alice Streets

​Khenpo la is an ordained monk, and scholar. He is one of the most knowledgeable and respected teachers of the practice and philosophy of Tibetan Buddhism in Australia. He teaches with wisdom, gentleness, humour and clarity.

Bookings are $10 for each session - book now or pay at the door

For information email info@drogmi.org or phone 0403 779 099

RegulaR meditation at Croydon, NSW

We welcome people to attend our regular meditation sessions at Drogmi Buddhist Institute.

​All sessions are held at Unit 2, First Floor, 20 Murray St, Croydon, Sydney.

Shamatha meditation
First and third Sunday of each month, 10-11 am - open to all

“Shamatha” is the Tibetan term for single-pointed meditation. This practice combines a blend of guided meditations and rhythmic chanting. It is a restorative and relaxing meditation that increases one’s ability to concentrate and focus - essential for people looking to strengthen their practice and gain a deeper understanding of key Buddhist teachings. Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe leads this practice whenever he is in Sydney.

Some practices are for initiates only. If you are unsure about the pre-requisite empowerment, please email info@drogmi.org for details. 

​Green Tara practice - Buddha of compassionate action
First and third Sunday of the month 9-10 am 

Green Tara practice helps us overcome fears and obstacles, heal physical and mental illnesses and improve relationships. Tara is the mother of all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas and the word Tara means “Saviour” or “One Who Saves”.

Advanced courses

The Complete Path

The 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 is offering the first three years of the international training program. The final four years are offered at the International Buddhist Academy at Kathmandu. 
The program began in 2017, and subsequent years are open to students who began the course at that time.

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2019 program

Read Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe's program for 2019 here