Drogmi Shedra
Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe will conduct a new three year study program at Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre in Tilba Tilba, New South Wales, Australia. The focus of the new advanced course is the in-person intensive study residentials with a different text studied each year.
The Drogmi Shedra will commence in May 2026 and conclude in September 2028. Khenpo la has expressed his wish to turn the wheel of Dharma as often as possible to help sentient beings and believes this new advanced course will strengthen our practice and Sangha. The structure of the course is modelled on the previous three year ‘The Compete Path Course’ which ran from 2017 to 2019.
The course also aims to provide a means of advanced study for those who completed the Autumn Buddhist Philosophy Course, and for that reason is also known as the Drogmi Shedra Advanced Autumn Buddhist Philosophy Course.
The Drogmi Shedra comprises two semesters per year. Each semester will include an in-person intensive study residential at Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre; three days in semester 1 (in May) and 10 days in semester 2 (in September). The study residentials will involve teachings, personal study, discussion and a mix of group and individual presentations. Semester 2 will include an end of year written exam and Semester 1 will involve three monthly online Zoom teaching sessions with Khenpo la in June, July and August 2025.
The text for 2026 is Bodhicharyavatara (two chapters; Contemplation and Wisdom - the chapter numbers will differ depending on the translation) by Shantideva (8th century) and the text for 2027 is Madhyamakavatara/Entering the Middle Way by Chandrakriti (7th century). The study text for 2028 is yet to be decided. Any version and translation of the texts can be used.
The next three-year shedra cycle will start in 2029.
2026 dates
The intensive study residential dates for 2026 will be 7 to 10 May and 4 to 13 September 2026. Monthly online Zoom teachings will be conducted in June, July and August 2026 (one session per month); dates will be confirmed shortly.
In-person attendance at both residential retreats is strongly encouraged, however, overseas students or interstate students unable to travel can participate online via Zoom
Eligibility
Tibetan Buddhist practitioners of any school who have at least three years’ experience are welcome to participate in the course.
Please email [email protected] if you would like any further information.
Cost
This cost includes all teachings, accommodation and meals (except for online students)
Onsite – Semester 1 – $300
Onsite – Semester 2 – $800
Onsite – Full year – $1100
Camping or own van – Semester 1 – $295
Camping or own van – Semester 2 – $795
Camping or own van – Full year – $1090
Offsite – Semester 1 – $260
Offsite – Semester 2 – $740
Offsite – Full year – $1000
Online – Full year – $500
Members and Friends of Drogmi get a 15 per cent discount. Health Care Card and Pensioner Card holders get a 20 per cent discount.
For Members and Friends, select the option you want then go to the checkout. Choose the 'coupon' option. Enter the discount code you have been given. Enter the discount code and click on ‘Apply’.
For Health Care Card and Pensioner Card holders, email [email protected], let us know your concession type and request the discount code.
The Drogmi Shedra will commence in May 2026 and conclude in September 2028. Khenpo la has expressed his wish to turn the wheel of Dharma as often as possible to help sentient beings and believes this new advanced course will strengthen our practice and Sangha. The structure of the course is modelled on the previous three year ‘The Compete Path Course’ which ran from 2017 to 2019.
The course also aims to provide a means of advanced study for those who completed the Autumn Buddhist Philosophy Course, and for that reason is also known as the Drogmi Shedra Advanced Autumn Buddhist Philosophy Course.
The Drogmi Shedra comprises two semesters per year. Each semester will include an in-person intensive study residential at Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre; three days in semester 1 (in May) and 10 days in semester 2 (in September). The study residentials will involve teachings, personal study, discussion and a mix of group and individual presentations. Semester 2 will include an end of year written exam and Semester 1 will involve three monthly online Zoom teaching sessions with Khenpo la in June, July and August 2025.
The text for 2026 is Bodhicharyavatara (two chapters; Contemplation and Wisdom - the chapter numbers will differ depending on the translation) by Shantideva (8th century) and the text for 2027 is Madhyamakavatara/Entering the Middle Way by Chandrakriti (7th century). The study text for 2028 is yet to be decided. Any version and translation of the texts can be used.
The next three-year shedra cycle will start in 2029.
2026 dates
The intensive study residential dates for 2026 will be 7 to 10 May and 4 to 13 September 2026. Monthly online Zoom teachings will be conducted in June, July and August 2026 (one session per month); dates will be confirmed shortly.
In-person attendance at both residential retreats is strongly encouraged, however, overseas students or interstate students unable to travel can participate online via Zoom
Eligibility
Tibetan Buddhist practitioners of any school who have at least three years’ experience are welcome to participate in the course.
Please email [email protected] if you would like any further information.
Cost
This cost includes all teachings, accommodation and meals (except for online students)
Onsite – Semester 1 – $300
Onsite – Semester 2 – $800
Onsite – Full year – $1100
Camping or own van – Semester 1 – $295
Camping or own van – Semester 2 – $795
Camping or own van – Full year – $1090
Offsite – Semester 1 – $260
Offsite – Semester 2 – $740
Offsite – Full year – $1000
Online – Full year – $500
Members and Friends of Drogmi get a 15 per cent discount. Health Care Card and Pensioner Card holders get a 20 per cent discount.
For Members and Friends, select the option you want then go to the checkout. Choose the 'coupon' option. Enter the discount code you have been given. Enter the discount code and click on ‘Apply’.
For Health Care Card and Pensioner Card holders, email [email protected], let us know your concession type and request the discount code.
