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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27 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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29 Chariot to Freedom – Saturday Sessions with Jakob Leschly 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 , ... Chariot to Freedom – Saturday Sessions with Jakob Leschly 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 , ... Chime Phagma Nyingtik tsok (SI Australia) Chime Phagma Nyingtik tsok (SI Australia) 23:30 - 00:00 Courtesy Shechen Archives, artist Lhadre Tragyel Sunday 30th November 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 Feast O , ...
30 Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Practice with Jakob Leschly Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Practice with Jakob Leschly 07:00 - 08:00 Monthly Practice Sessions with Jakob Leschly Last Sunday of the month Time: 6 – 7 pm (AEDT+11 Sydney time) / 8 – 9 am (Central Europe Time) The Buddha taught meditation to calm the mind and allow for insight. He saw that we all naturally possess an unconditional sanity, which, although temporarily veiled , ... 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 - 09:30 On Guru Rinpoche Day, Sunday, Nov 30, 2025, SIA and SIE will offer a Rain of Blessings tsok – at 7pm Sydney AEDT (UTC+11) / 9am 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 prepare , ... Chime Phagma Nyingtik tsok (SI Australia) Chime Phagma Nyingtik tsok (SI Australia) 00:00 - 01:30 Courtesy Shechen Archives, artist Lhadre Tragyel Sunday 30th November 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 Feast O , ...

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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