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
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BODhicaryāvatāra Online teachings with khenpo ngawang dhamchoe29 June to 27 July, Tuesday nights 7-8.30 pm
The Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra or Bodhicaryāvatāra (Tib. བྱང་ཆུབ་སེམས་དཔའི་སྤྱོད་པ་ལ་འཇུག་པ་), sometimes translated into English as A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life, is a famous Buddhist text written c. 700 AD in Sanskrit verse by Shantideva, a Buddhist monk at Nālandā Monastic University in India. Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe will give detailed teachings over a series of five weeks, on Chapters 4 "Conscientiousness" and Chapter 5 "Guarding Awareness" (Mindfulness) of this text. Where Via Zoom Click here to join the Zoom meeting (The link should work, but meeting details are below if you need them.) By Donation Go to this page and scroll down to the Donations section. Zoom details Meeting ID: 812 2422 4713 Passcode: 136272 One tap mobile +61731853730,,81224224713#,,,,*136272# Australia +61861193900,,81224224713#,,,,*136272# Australia Dial by your location +61 7 3185 3730 Australia +61 8 6119 3900 Australia +61 8 7150 1149 Australia +61 2 8015 6011 Australia +61 3 7018 2005 Australia Meeting ID: 812 2422 4713 Passcode: 136272 Or click here to find your local number |
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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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@drogmi.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. |
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Meditational experiences in mind and body – weekend workshop with Tony Richardson7 pm, Friday 3 September to 1 pm, Sunday 5 September
Dr Tony Richardson will return to Kamalashila and again lead us in a meditational process, following his successful program in February. We will work with our bodies, make friends with our emotions, thoughts and impulses and improve our spiritual practices – bringing tolerance and effectiveness to all aspects of our ordinary lives. Dr Richardson is a renowned Somatic Psychiatrist and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner. He has worked in Australia and the USA for many years. He is currently working as a Psychiatrist at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney, specialising in chronic pain and physical illness. Dr Richardson has trained many junior doctors and clinicians in various health care settings and has developed useful ways to encourage and support bodies, hearts and minds along the way. Cost On site stay $310 (includes instructions, accommodation and meals) Off-site stay $260 (includes instructions and meals) There is no member discount for this event. Spaces are limited so please book early. The event will be conducted under the DBI Covid -19 Safety Plan |
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Family daySaturday 19 September 2021, 10.30 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. Cost Adults $30, children $15, families $85 (two adults and two or more children) Members and Friends of Drogmi receive a 10 per cent discount. To receive the discount select the options you want then go to the checkout. Choose the 'coupon' option and enter the discount code. |
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Annual shamatha retreat7 pm, Friday 1 October to 1 pm, Saturday 9 October
Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe is an ordained monk and scholar. He is one of the most knowledgeable and respected teachers of meditation and Buddhist philosophy in Australia. Khenpo teaches with wisdom, gentleness, humour and clarity. Khenpo will be giving teachings during this retreat on the text Stages of Meditation by the great scholar and translator Kamalashila. It is a favourite text of the Dalai Lama and he often takes the opportunity to give teachings on it to audiences throughout the world. In his words, 'This text can be like a key that opens the door to all other major Buddhist scriptures'. Topics included are: the nature of mind, how to develop compassion and loving-kindness, calm abiding, wisdom; and how to establish a union of calm abiding and special insight. Cost With accommodation $900, without accommodation $820. 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. |
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 |
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.
