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

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

Weekly sunday meditation

Sundays, 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. 

Ngondro Retreat 11-14 march 

1pm Thursday 11 March to 1pm Sunday 14 March

Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe will instruct us on the first three practices of Ngöndro – Refuge, Vajrasattva and Mandala Offerings.

Ngöndro refers to the preliminary or ‘foundation’ practices of Vajrayana Buddhism.

Khenpo la will give the required transmissions.

This retreat is open to those who have received the Hevajra empowerment.

The Ngöndro practices are profound and powerful means for effecting a deep purification and transformation, at every level of our being. Not only do they prepare the practitioner for the profound path of Vajrayana, but they also lead us gradually towards the experience of Enlightenment.

Spaces are limited. The event will be conducted under the DBI Covid -19 Safety Plan

Cost
On site stay $300 (includes teachings/accommodation/ meals)
Off-site stay $270 (includes teachings/meals)

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. 

Information
­info@drogmi.org / 0403 779 099

Shamatha and Mindfulness retreat

1pm Thursday 1 April to 1pm Sunday 4 April

A perfect opportunity to learn and practice these methods of meditation that have been tried and proven through the centuries to help relax and focus our concentration, leading to improved mental health. Suitable for both those new and experienced to meditation.

The retreat is led by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe one of the leading meditation instructors in Australia.

Cost
On site stay $300 (includes teachings/accommodation/ meals)
Off-site stay $270 (includes teachings/meals)

​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. 

Information
­info@drogmi.org / 0403 779 099

External courses and events

4th Uluru Buddhist retreat 

Monday 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:
  • Provide the venue with photo ID and evidence of their whereabouts in the 14 days prior to boarding their flight from their original destination. If you have been in an identified Covid-19 Hotspot you would need to undertake 14 days self-funded quarantine on arrival.
  • Obtain a NT Travel Permit. This can only be obtained in the 72 hours prior to travelling to the NT.
The venue requires names and email details for all guests, and will contact you directly at 7 and 3 days prior to arrival reminding you of the above requirements, or updated requirements applicable at the time.
 
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. 

RegulaR meditation at Croydon, NSW

The regular meditation sessions at Croydon are cancelled until further notice, due to the Coronavirus restrictions

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 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.  

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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.