Annual Shamatha Retreat 2024

HELD AT KAMALASHILA TIBETAN BUDDHIST CENTRE
4-13 October 2024

The Annual Shamatha Retreat led by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe was into its fifth day of wonderful teachings and guided meditations. Khenpo gave very detailed explanations on how and why to do Shamatha meditation, including the tremendous benefits. We all thank you Khenpo la for being so kind and sharing of your vast wisdom. Such a beautiful group of likeminded people thoroughly enjoying this retreat. A thank you to Pippa for the lovely photos of the grounds at Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre.

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Coming to the retreat at Kamalashila has been a very empowering and transformative experience. Gaining so much knowledge and understanding about our human tendency’s to be able to gain control of our own mind into the future has been so great. To be better able to manage my mind and emotions will create a more harmonious relationship with my family. Being in a nurturing and peaceful environment with gorgeous views and amazing food makes a perfect place to be able to reflect and gain insight into myself and the world around me with such a wonderful teacher and guide, Khenpo la. 
~ Bobbi

This was my first Shamatha Retreat at Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre which was truly profound. Khenpo la’s teachings and guided meditations within a group setting with opportunities for discussion as well, added to our extensive understanding of learning this meditation process. To give yourself the time and space for reflection and to embed the Shamatha meditation practice in such a beautiful and peaceful place with such caring people is gift we can all treasure for our future.
~ Jacqueline

I would just like to share some reflections on the amazing nine day Shamatha Meditation Retreat I recently attended at Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre, under Drogmi Buddhist Institute down the far south coast of NSW. The environment was beautiful, situated on acreage within a beautiful and supremely peaceful setting. The bush and the local animals were a highlight for me and added to the harmonious surroundings. The food was awesome, the best I have had on a retreat. Most importantly the teachings were a beautiful gift to me. This has helped beyond words in my meditation practice with a hugely beneficial new outlook and range of techniques for peace and harmony within. 
~ Craig T.