Australia

SI Australia (SIA), founded in 1986 by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, is a member of the international collective of Siddhartha’s Intent (SI) Buddhist groups. SIA shares the collective vision of other SI groups to create an environment in which the authentic Buddhadharma may flourish in the modern era. SIA offers a number of opportunities for study and practice including weekend workshops, online studies, and vipashyana retreats.

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Morning Meditation (SI Australia)
21:00 - 22:00
Daily prayers & 20 minute Meditation 7:00 -7:30 am AEST (UTC +10) This meditation session is offered ongoing 7 days a week by SIA Instructors and other experienced practice hosts. The regular hosts are currently Ani Zangmo, Christina Peebles, Caroline Milwright and Maya Horvath. This is a lightly guided practice an , ...
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A Chariot to Freedom – Study Sessions with Jakob Leschly
09:00 - 10:00
Guidance from the Great Masters on the Vajrayana Preliminary Practices Written by the saintly master Shechen Gyaltsap Pema Namgyal, the root-guru of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, this eloquent and inspiring instruction on the Vajrayana preliminary practices is relevant to all practitioners, regardless of their lineage. You , ...
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Korwa Dongdruk – A Practice For The Dead
08:00 - 10:00
Wednesday 15th October 6.45pm for 7.00pm start AEDT (UTC+11) Korwa Dongdruk – He Who Churns the Depths of Saṃsāra – is a revealed spiritual treasure of Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa. This practice of red Avalokiteshvara is performed in order to benefit those who have passed away, their families and relatives, as well as ours , ...
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Rain of Blessings tsok on Dakini Day (SI Australia-SI Europe)
08:00 - 09:30
On Dakini Day, Thursday October 16, 2025, SIA and SIE will offer a Rain of Blessings tsok  at  7 pm Sydney time (AEDT)  / 10 am Central Europe Summer time. If you would like to make an offering of song, dance, poem or reading during the tsok break, please contact Ani Zangmo. Click here for information on how to prepar , ...
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Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s Anniversary 2025
07:00 - 08:30
Remembering Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche  (1910-1991) Tuesday 21st October 2025 | 6.00 – 7.30pm AEDT Online with Jakob Leschly An evening commemorating the anniversary of the great master with stories from Rinpoche’s life, looking at some of his spiritual instructions, and practising his guru yoga. Date , ...
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A Chariot to Freedom – Study Sessions with Jakob Leschly
09:00 - 10:00
Guidance from the Great Masters on the Vajrayana Preliminary Practices Written by the saintly master Shechen Gyaltsap Pema Namgyal, the root-guru of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, this eloquent and inspiring instruction on the Vajrayana preliminary practices is relevant to all practitioners, regardless of their lineage. You , ...
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Chime Phagma Nyingtik tsok (SI Australia)
23:30 - 00:00
Courtesy Shechen Archives, artist Lhadre Tragyel Sunday 26th October, 2025   10.30 am – 12.30 pm AEDT (UTC+11) The Heart Essence of Deathless Ārya Tārā Chime Phagma Nyingtik Online Feast Offering Practice The Profound Mind Treasure of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo Dear friends, We are happy to announce a special online , ...
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Chime Phagma Nyingtik tsok (SI Australia)
00:00 - 01:30
Courtesy Shechen Archives, artist Lhadre Tragyel Sunday 26th October, 2025   10.30 am – 12.30 pm AEDT (UTC+11) The Heart Essence of Deathless Ārya Tārā Chime Phagma Nyingtik Online Feast Offering Practice The Profound Mind Treasure of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo Dear friends, We are happy to announce a special online , ...
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Rain of Blessings tsok on Guru Rinpoche Day (SI Australia-SI Europe)
08:00 - 09:30
On Guru Rinpoche Day, Friday, October 31, 2025, SIA and SIE will offer a Rain of Blessings tsok  – at 7 pm Sydney time (AEDT) / 9 am Central Europe time. If you would like to make an offering of song, dance, poem or reading during the tsok break, please contact Ani Zangmo. Click here for information on how to pr , ...
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Düntün Retreat in the Blue Mountains
07:00 - 00:00
2nd – 9th November 2025 Without a foundation of samadhi, the many skillful methods of the Buddhist path will do little to transform our being. All Buddhist meditation is founded on the skillful practice of shamatha, that grounds us in our immediate reality; and the wisdom of vipashyana, that takes us beyond our h , ...

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Christmas card from Rinpoche.

21 November 2024

Final virtual screening of Khyentse Norbu's latest film.

4 June 2024

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22 April 2024

Vajrayana warning from Rinpoche concerning the May Nyingtik Yabshi teachings.

15 March 2024

What to know what Rinpoche is up to? Check his schedule on our website.

12 March 2024

Rinpoche requests us to practice for the wellbeing of OT Rinpoche and those who care deeply for the Dharma.

11 February 2024

Fill your trips to cyberspace with bodhicitta with this prayer composed by Rinpoche in 2012.

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