Drogmi Buddhist Institute

21/06/2026

6th SHRI VAJRAPANI BHUTADAMARA RETREAT WITH FIRE PUJA

Shri Vajrapani Bhutadamara is the Master of Unfathomable Mysteries, who dispels the darkness of ignorance and protects the integrity of the Vajrayana path.

In general, Vajrapani Bhutadamara is renowned for removing all kinds of obstacles, particularly those encountered by serious Vajrayana practitioners. Within the Sakya tradition, it is customary for practitioners to complete this retreat before undertaking a major retreat.

During this retreat, Khenpo-la will give detailed teachings and personally guide the practice.

Important Information

* Retreat Dates: Thursday, 9 July (7:00 pm) to Sunday, 12 July 2026 (1:00 pm)
* Attendance: Full attendance from the beginning to the end of the retreat is required. The retreat includes the Fire Puja.
* Prerequisite: Shri Vajrapani Bhutadamara Empowerment is required to attend the retreat.

Fire Puja

The Fire Puja on Sunday, 12 July is open to everyone. No empowerment or prerequisite is required for those attending only the Fire Puja.

Venue

Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre
9000 Princes Highway
Tilba, NSW, Australia

www.drogmi.org

17/06/2026

08/06/2026

***Late enrolments to the Drogmi Shedra Advanced Buddhist Philosophy Course being accepted until Sunday 12 July 2026***

Last month our new three year Drogmi Shedra Advanced Buddhist Philosophy Course taught by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe kicked off with the first three day study intensive at Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre at Tilba Tilba. It was an incredible three days with teachings from Khenpo on Shantideva's meditation chapter (A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life/Bodhicharyavatara), self-directed study and student-led presentations and Q&As.

Khenpo has kindly offered to extend enrolments in the Shedra course for those practitioners who are interested to join; late enrolments will close on Sunday 12 July 2026 and a condition of enrolment is that students must catch-up on all the teachings from the three day study intensive (six teachings; a total of 7.5 hours) and the monthly online teachings in June, July and August (one teaching per month; 1.5 hours each teaching). The cost for late enrolment in Semester 1 will be $80 and this includes all the teachings (audio and video).

Please enrol via our website (drogmi.org/store/p157/Drogmi_Shedra.html) and email [email protected] if you have any further questions. Further general information about the three year Drogmi Shedra course is also available here: drogmi.org/shedra.html

07/06/2026

Saga Dawa light offerings today at Sunday practice. May the light of wisdom shine down on all beings. Thank you to all our wonderful lamp offering sponsors throughout the holy month.

01/06/2026

On Saturday 30 May, a large crowd gathered at Tilba oval at the foothills of Gulaga to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the handback in 2006 of the Gulaga and Biamanga National Parks to the traditional owners. The land and mountains within it, including Gulaga, are sacred to the Yuin people. As many know Kamalashila nestles beneath the eastern side of Gulaga, referred to locally as Mother Mountain. Khenpo la and a group of sangha attended this very historic and important day for the local Aboriginal and wider community. It was wonderful to see everyone so joyful coming together as community with one intention. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/biamanga-gulaga-handback-20-year-anniversary/106702700

31/05/2026

Happy Saga Dawa Duchen. We completed our inaugural mantra marathon recitations at Kamalashila this weekend. Around 50 sangha attended in person and on line, many staying the full 24 hours. How special. With Khenpo la, Venerable Tsultim and Ani la leading the way, the sangha recited thousands of mantras dedicating for the benefit of others. During the 24 hours, many offerings were made to the shrine such as beautiful flowers, many home grown, and fruits. We offered around 500 candles. We had so many generous sponsors for the meals and teas, and offerings to the shrine. Plus many sponsors offering the lamps. Then this morning Khenpo la led us in a 8 Mahayana precept ceremony. Thank you to everyone, our wonderful sponsors, cooks and volunteers. Thank you to Khenpo la for extending this opportunity to participate in this amazing event on the most holy of days.

30/05/2026

Rainbow moon over Kamalashila Gompa on the night of conquering the Maras

30/05/2026

Saga Dawa Duchen mantra marathon is underway at Kamalashila gompa. You are welcome to drop by in person or on line. Earlier today Khenpo la and sangha attended the 20th anniversary celebration of the hand back of Gulaga and Biamanga to the traditional owners. Zoom meeting details;
Topic: SAGA DAWA DUCHEN - MANTRA 'MARATHON' RECITATIONS
Time: May 30, 2026 01:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87810232282?pwd=pTpxOi9iNaALoUeNr4et0GmbSaG5Lr.1

Meeting chat link
https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/87810232282

Meeting ID: 878 1023 2282
Passcode: 064712

28/05/2026

By a powerful light radiates from them, pervading space in all ten directions. Through this immeasurable light, unsurpassable offering substances arise like vast banks of clouds, which I offer unto all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

Through this offering, may all beings and myself — whether living or departed — be purified of the two obscurations and complete the accumulations of merit and wisdom. May we swiftly attain the highest enlightenment of perfect Buddhahood.

Saga Dawa Day 13. Light offerings and prayers by sponsors and sangha for peace and happiness to all beings.