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
Cancellation of bookings
Find out more:
Courses and events at Tilba
External courses
Advanced courses
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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Weekly meditation practiceSundays 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 |
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VAJRaSATTVA and Shamatha RetreatFriday 27 December 2019 to Wednesday 1 January 2020
This retreat provides the opportunity for both reflection and preparation for the year ahead. With a combination of instruction and time for individual practice in Shamatha (meditation) and Vajrasattva this is a wonderful opportunity to mindfully prepare for the new year. The retreat will be led by Tony Agnew and Jack Heath, two experienced meditation practitioners. Commences: Friday 27 December 2019 Conclusion: Wednesday 1 January 2020 Cost: Full Retreat $350 / Daily Rate $70 Members/friends discount $315 or daily rate $63 All meals, accommodation and program included. To receive the Member and Friend discount, select either single day or full retreat, then go to the checkout. Choose the 'coupon' option and enter the discount code. Read more, bookings |
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Modern yoga Course WeekendSaturday 11 and Sunday 12 January 2020
10 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-3.30 pm Sunday Modern yoga was designed by a Tibetan master to help take the stress out of modern life by bringing our breath, senses, and awareness into balance with our body-mind. We will work towards integrating body and mind, relaxing deeply and generating and accumulating energy. Then we can learn to transform energies. This yoga is gentle, some exercises are done standing, others sitting (even in a chair). We will use our inner resources to rebuild the natural health and vigor in both body and mind. The Instructor: Maggie Camfield has studied yogas and meditation for 40 years. Her work as a Body-Mind Therapist focuses on the holistic benefit of integration. Cost: $90 – includes course and hot lunch and refreshments Members and Friends of Drogmi receive a 10 per cent discount. To receive the discount go to the checkout, choose the 'coupon' option and enter the discount code. Bookings |
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7 week meditation course - Jan-MARThursday nights - 30 January to 12 March, 6.30 pm-8 pm
Led by Tony Agnew. Suitable for those new to Buddhism. Learn the fundamentals of meditation; how to sit correctly, where to place your mind and the benefits of meditation. Full course: $50/$35 concession Per session $10/$8 concession Members and Friends of Drogmi receive a 10 per cent discount. To receive the discount go to the checkout, choose the 'coupon' option and enter the discount code. Bookings |
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Tibetan Language Course6 Week Tibetan Language Course with Karma Khedup
Sundays, 11.30 am-1 pm 9 February to 15 March Full course: $45 This is the third language course at Kamalashila led by Karma Khedup. It is suitable for beginners in Tibetan language and those wanting a refresher. Members and Friends of Drogmi receive a 10 per cent discount. To receive the discount go to the checkout, choose the 'coupon' option and enter the discount code. Bookings |
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Losar ProgramSaturday 22 and Sunday 23 February
Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm, working bee Sunday, 10 am to 11.30 am, 16 Arhat Puja, followed at 12 noon by lunch Come and join us in the traditional custom of celebrating the Tibetan new year. |
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7 Week meditation course - Mar-AprThursday nights, 12 March to 16 April, 6.30 pm-8 pm
Led by Ann Kelly. Suitable for those new to Buddhism. Learn the fundamentals of meditation; how to sit correctly, where to place your mind and the benefits of meditation. Full course: $50/$35 concession, per session $10/$8 concession Members and Friends of Drogmi receive a 10 per cent discount. To receive the discount go to the checkout, choose the 'coupon' option and enter the discount code. Bookings |
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Train the trainer in meditation4 to 5 April
With Khenpo la |
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4th Uluru Buddhist RetreatMonday 18 to Sunday 24 May
Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe will lead a retreat at Uluru for six nights, with regular visits to Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Khenpo la will give instructions and lead meditations on Compassion, Calm Abiding and Vajrasattva. The cost is $1800, and $1700 for members and friends of Drogmi. A $500 deposit is due by 16 February and the balance by 1 April. The price includes retreat teachings, six nights' luxury accommodation, all meals, hot drinks and all land travel at Uluru. Not included in the price are: flights to and from Uluru, park fees and cold drinks. Bookings Members and friends should not book through the website, but instead email info@drogmi.org, or telephone 0403 377 099 to receive the discount. |
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7 week meditation course - Apr-MaySundays, 19 April to 31 May, 11.30 am-12.30 pm
Led by a senior Drogmi Buddhist Institute practitioner. Suitable for those new to Buddhism. Learn the fundamentals of meditation; how to sit correctly, where to place your mind and the benefits of meditation. Full course: $50/$35 concession, per session $10/$8 concession Members and Friends of Drogmi receive a 10 per cent discount. To receive the discount go to the checkout, choose the 'coupon' option and enter the discount code. Bookings |
Shamatha and Mindfulness retreat
10 to 12 April
Starts: Friday 10 April at 7pm
Finishes 12 April at 1pm
Full Retreat: $200
Daily Rate: $90
Members and Friends of Drogmi receive a 10 per cent discount. To receive the discount go to the checkout, choose the 'coupon' option and enter the discount code.
Bookings
Starts: Friday 10 April at 7pm
Finishes 12 April at 1pm
Full Retreat: $200
Daily Rate: $90
Members and Friends of Drogmi receive a 10 per cent discount. To receive the discount go to the checkout, choose the 'coupon' option and enter the discount code.
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Family day
Saturday 9 May
10.30 am-4 pm
Cost: $20 per adult, $10 per child
Members and Friends of Drogmi receive a 10 per cent discount. To receive the discount go to the checkout, choose the 'coupon' option and enter the discount code.
Bookings
10.30 am-4 pm
Cost: $20 per adult, $10 per child
Members and Friends of Drogmi receive a 10 per cent discount. To receive the discount go to the checkout, choose the 'coupon' option and enter the discount code.
Bookings
4th Uluru Buddhist retreat 2020
Monday 18 to Sunday 24 May
Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe will lead a retreat at Uluru for six nights, with regular visits to Uluru and Kata Tjuta.
Khenpo la will give instructions and lead meditations on Compassion, Calm Abiding and Vajrasattva.
Please register your interest via email to info@drogmi.org.
Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe will lead a retreat at Uluru for six nights, with regular visits to Uluru and Kata Tjuta.
Khenpo la will give instructions and lead meditations on Compassion, Calm Abiding and Vajrasattva.
Please register your interest via email to info@drogmi.org.
Mindfulness and compassion retreat
Friday 12 June, 7 pm to Sunday 14 June, 1 pm
Full retreat $200, daily rate $90
Members and Friends of Drogmi receive a 10 per cent discount. To receive the discount go to the checkout, choose the 'coupon' option and enter the discount code.
Bookings
Full retreat $200, daily rate $90
Members and Friends of Drogmi receive a 10 per cent discount. To receive the discount go to the checkout, choose the 'coupon' option and enter the discount code.
Bookings
Annual Shamatha retreat
Friday 2 to Saturday 10 October
Mentor course
Monday 12 to Sunday 18 October
For information email Carole
For information email Carole
Three visions festival
Sunday 8 November
Family retreat
Friday 20 to Sunday 22 November
Annual General Meeting and Christmas Party
Saturday 5 December
External courses and events
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RegulaR meditation at Croydon, NSWWe 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”. |
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India, Nepal Pilgrimage December 2019Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe is leading a three week pilgrimage to the four holy Buddhist sites in India and Nepal, starting in Bodhgaya, India, on 28 December 2019 and ending in Kathmandu, Nepal, on 19 January 2020.
This is truly a rare opportunity to visit these holy sites. The four holy Buddhist sites are at Bodhgaya, India, where the Buddha attained enlightenment; Lumbini, Nepal, the Buddha’s birthplace; Sarnath (Varanasi), India, where the Buddha delivered his first teaching; and Kushinagar, India, where the Buddha died and attained Parinirvana. Read more |
Teaching course in Croydon - 50 Verses of Guru Devotion
Thursday nights, 7.30 pm-9.30 pm
30 April
18 June
9 July
3 September
17 September
22 October
12 November
The course will be held over seven nights from April through to November. It is led by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe. The topic for 2020 is the 50 Verses of Guru Devotion.
30 April
18 June
9 July
3 September
17 September
22 October
12 November
The course will be held over seven nights from April through to November. It is led by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe. The topic for 2020 is the 50 Verses of Guru Devotion.
Public talks in Cairns by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe
Saturday 1 to Monday 3 May
Public talks by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe
Khacho Yulo Ling Buddhist Centre, Cairns
For information email Ani Rinchen
Public talks by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe
Khacho Yulo Ling Buddhist Centre, Cairns
For information email Ani Rinchen
Public talks in Sydney, Richmond and Katooma by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe
Saturday 15 May, Sydney
For information email Linda
Sunday 16 May, Richmond
For information email Tracey
Monday 17 May, Katoomba
For information email Suzi
For information email Linda
Sunday 16 May, Richmond
For information email Tracey
Monday 17 May, Katoomba
For information email Suzi
Weekend teaching program in Brisbane
Friday 19 to Sunday 21 June
Rongton Buddhist Centre, Brisbane
With Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe
For information email Tsultim
Rongton Buddhist Centre, Brisbane
With Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe
For information email Tsultim
Weekend teaching program in Milton, NSW
Friday 3 to Sunday 5 July
Manjushri Buddhist Centre, Milton NSW
With Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe
For information email Jacky
Manjushri Buddhist Centre, Milton NSW
With Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe
For information email Jacky
Weekend teaching program in Rockhampton
Thursday 10 to Sunday 12 July
Ananda Buddhist Centre, Rockhamption
With Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe
For information email Geoffrey
Ananda Buddhist Centre, Rockhamption
With Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe
For information email Geoffrey
Blue Mountains retreat led by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe
Teachings in Croydon by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe
Friday 17 September
For information email Linda
For information email Linda
Weekend teaching program in Toncurry, NSW
Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September
Marpa Buddhist Centre, Tuncurry, NSW
With Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe
For information email Peter
Marpa Buddhist Centre, Tuncurry, NSW
With Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe
For information email Peter
Teaching program in Christchurch, New Zealand
Weekend teaching program in Brisbane
Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November
White Conch, Brisbane
With Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe
For information email Cheng
White Conch, Brisbane
With Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe
For information email Cheng
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.
