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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29 Morning Meditation (SI Australia) 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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31 Rain of Blessings tsok on Guru Rinpoche Day (SI Australia-SI Europe) Rain of Blessings tsok on Guru Rinpoche Day (SI Australia-SI Europe) 08:00 - 10:00 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 , ... Green Tara Puja (SI Australia) Green Tara Puja (SI Australia) 23:00 - 00:00 Tara Image by Emily Avery Yoshiko Crow Accumulating Wisdom and Merit through the Mandala of Arya Tara Saturday 1st November, 2025 10 am to 12:00 pm AEDT (UTC +11) We will join together monthly, for the practice of Green Tara sadhana from Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa – the Zabtik Drolchok: dedicating this to the long li , ...
1 A Chariot to Freedom – Saturday Sessions with Jakob Leschly A Chariot to Freedom – Saturday Sessions with Jakob Leschly 08:00 - 09:00 Guidance from the Great Masters on the Vajrayana Preliminary Practices – The program takes place on Saturdays – impermanence permitting! Written by the saintly master Shechen Gyaltsap Pema Namgyal, the root-guru of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, this eloquent and inspiring instruction on the Vajrayana pre , ... Green Tara Puja (SI Australia) Green Tara Puja (SI Australia) 00:00 - 01:00 Tara Image by Emily Avery Yoshiko Crow Accumulating Wisdom and Merit through the Mandala of Arya Tara Saturday 1st November, 2025 10 am to 12:00 pm AEDT (UTC +11) We will join together monthly, for the practice of Green Tara sadhana from Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa – the Zabtik Drolchok: dedicating this to the long li , ...
2 Vima Ladrup tsok (SI Australia) Vima Ladrup tsok (SI Australia) 00:00 - 02:30 Sunday 2nd November 2025 11.00am – 1.30pm AEDT (UTC +11) Whether or not you have the empowerment, you’re warmly welcome to join online or in person. Those without empowerment may participate and return the liturgy at the end of practice (it will not be shared online). In-person practice is currently taking place at a , ... Düntün Retreat in the Blue Mountains Düntün Retreat in the Blue Mountains 07:00 - 00:00

Latest News

Dharma Fun

21 August 2025

Reflections on Wānaka Dharma Camp 2025 from Sarah Mist.

Chapati Wisdom

1 March 2025

Happy Losar! Download the chapati poster and start the Tibetan New Year with awareness.

Never Give Up

28 February 2025

Rinpoche reminds us of the mahasattvas’ grand view on the first day of the Tibetan New Year.

Old Year, New Year

25 December 2024

Christmas card from Rinpoche.

Pig at the Crossing

21 November 2024

Final virtual screening of Khyentse Norbu's latest film.

The Birthday

4 June 2024

Read on to find out what you can do to celebrate Rinpoche's upcoming birthday.

Nyingtik Teachings

22 April 2024

Vajrayana warning from Rinpoche concerning the May Nyingtik Yabshi teachings.

Rinpoche's Whereabouts

15 March 2024

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

Caring for the Dharma

12 March 2024

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

Prayer for Cyberspace

11 February 2024

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

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