Drol Kar Buddhist Centre is a picturesque meditation and retreat centre approximately one and a half hours south-west of Melbourne, and only minutes away from the seaside towns of Anglesea and Torquay, the world renowned Bells Beach and the Great Ocean Road. Set in seven and a half acres of charming gardens and bushland, the Centre offers a variety of programs and events including opportunities for teachings by qualified Mahayana teachers, meditation classes and retreats.
February 2010 Newsletter
March 2010 Newsletter
Geshe Sonam Thargye has initiated two exciting trips for 2010 which he will personally supervise and guide.
Final dates, itinerary and costs are now available.
TOP OF THE WORLD TOUR TIBET 2010
Twenty-two days travelling through western China and eastern Tibet. Experience two great cultures firstly the ancient Chinese culture in the bustling city of Chengdu with its surrounding tourist attractions. Then the travel up into the foothills of the Himalayas to Ganzi, where the Tibetan culture still exists in a relatively untouched form. Visit Dzogchen, Derge, Seta with their traditional monasteries set in an amazing landscape.
PILGRIMAGE TO INDIA
Delhi, Bodhgaya and South India ~ November 1 -21, 2010
Visit Delhi, Agra and the holy city of Varanasi. Experience significant places in Buddhist culture such as the site where the Buddha achieved enlightenment and the place where he delivered his first major teaching. Visit South India to see the thriving cities of Bangalore and Mysore and Sera Monastic University, one of the three great teaching institutions in the Tibetan Buddhist world, a monastery with over 6000 monksliving and studying there.
Twenty-two unforgettable days of immersion in Indian culture with a taste of Tibetan life in exile as well.
Don’t delay booking your place on the tour of your choice.
Places on both trips are limited and are expected to fill VERY FAST
CONTACT tour organiser Vikki Gage
BY PHONE: 03 52531626; 0414958491
BY EMAIL: lhazee@tpg.com.au
Read about the adventures of the 2008 Drol Kar India Tour.
The tour was extremely successful once again due mainly to the inspired leadership of Geshe Sonam Thargye, spiritual director of Drolkar Buddhist Centre, and the dedication and wonderful service of the visiting monks from India.
The tour was supported magnificently once again by people on the home front in the Drolkar community and also far afield by our hosts and benefactors in all twenty-two locations. without their kindness, generosity and support, the tour would not be possible.
The monks returned home to India as planned on Monday 28 September.
Watch this space for a photo gallery showing highlights of the tour.
