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
Shantideva
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November and december Teaching and meditation programKhenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe will give a program of teaching and meditation sessions in November and December on Tuesdays and Sundays
Sundays 8 November to 13 December 10-11.30 am 10 am-11.30 am (teaching 10 am-11 am then meditation 11 am to 11.30 am) Topic: Nagarjuna's personal Dharma advice to his friend King Gautamiputra Nagarjuna (1st-2nd century A.D.) wrote this celebrated poem as advice to his friend King Gautamiputra, to help him incorporate the Dharma with his busy life. The advice remains very relevant to our own modern lifestyles. These teachings cover the entire Mahayana path, combining a practical approach to daily conduct with a theoretical exposition of the different stages leading to Enlightenment. Where: In person at KTBC or live streaming at Facebook. No prior registration is required for this program. Tuesdays 10 November to 15 December 7 pm-8.30 pm Shantideva's Bodhicaryāvatāra On-line via Zoom Registration is required Click here to register Khenpo will teach from the first chapter: The benefits of Bodhicitta (the wish to reach full Enlightenment for others). Widely recognised as one of the great Buddhist Philosophers and masters, Shantideva studied at Nalanda University in India during the 8th century A.D. Whilst there, he wrote this long poem. This text describes the process of enlightenment, from the first thought to full Buddhahood. Khenpo la will teach from the first Chapter, in which Shantideva introduces the us to the Awakened Mind and inspires us how to develop it. Contributions Drogmi Buddhist Institute is able to run with your support. Your contributions help support the centre, and in return you receive these priceless teachings and life changing guidance. To make a contribution, go to this page on our website and scroll down to the Donations section. DBI Covid-10 Safety plan For those attending the centre in person, you will be required to follow the DBI Covid-19 Safety plan. We encourage you to become familiar with this plan prior to your visit. You can find the plan here. |
Courses and events at Tilba
Courses held at the Kamalashia Tibetan Buddhist Centre, 9000 Princes Highway, Tilba NSW
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Healing and purification retreat27 December 2020 to 1 January 2021
with Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe Retreat sessions will be available in person or via Zoom From Sunday 7pm to Friday 1pm Since late 2019 so many people have suffered due to the pandemic. The best remedy to help ourselves and others is medicine healing and purification. Khenpo will bestow the Medicine Buddha and Vajrasattva transmissions and will give teachings on these practices. Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe is one of the most knowledgeable and respected teachers of Buddhist practice and philosophy in Australia. He teaches with wisdom, gentleness, humour and clarity. Cost: Full retreat with accommodation $500 Full retreat no accommodation $450 Full retreat via Zoom: $400 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. More information: info@drogmi.org |
Annual General Meeting and Christmas Party
Saturday 5 December
External courses and events
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4th Uluru Buddhist retreatThe retreat has been rescheduled for May 2021. Details will be posted when available.
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. 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. If you are interested in taking part, email info@drogmi.org, or telephone 0403 377 099. |
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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.
