Events & Activities
Explore our teachings, retreats, pilgrimages, and community gatherings — past and upcoming.
Melbourne Centre — Weekly Schedule
Regular weekly sessions, ongoing throughout the year
Tantric Class Group Practice
Tantric class members onlyLojong Class Group Practice
Open to the publicVajrakilaya Chöd Group Practice
Open to the publicMonthly Practice
Monthly Tibetan Lunar 10th Day · Guru Rinpoche Tsog Offering
Supreme Day of Guru Rinpoche Tsog Offering On this auspicious day, we commemorate Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) and his vast compassionate vows to protect all sentient beings, subjugate all outer and inner obstacles, relieve beings from suffering, and guide them onto the path of liberation.
Special Events
Non-recurring scheduled events
Past Event Highlights
Memorable journeys and gatherings
Following the Footsteps of H.H. Jigme Phuntsok: A 15-Day Pilgrimage through Bhutan
Led by Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche, the pilgrimage group undertook a fifteen-day sacred journey through Bhutan, visiting major Buddhist sites in Paro, Thimphu, Bumthang, Punakha, and Paro Taktsang. Following the path of H.H. Jigme Phuntsok’s 1990 journey to Bhutan, participants engaged in prostrations, tsok practices, prayers and aspiration prayers. The pilgrimage also honoured the enlightened activities of Guru Padmasambhava, Longchenpa, Thangtong Gyalpo, and other great masters, dedicating all accumulated merit to the flourishing of the Dharma, world peace, and the liberation of all beings.
The Visit of Khenchen Tsulnam Rinpoche — Yishin Norbu Dharma Centre (Sydney & Melbourne)
A heartfelt welcome to Khenchen Tsulnam Rinpoche, a master of the Kagyu tradition and heart-disciple of H.H. Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche, whose visit brought immense blessing and joy to our community.
Tsewang Rinpoche Travelled to Nepal
Tsewang Rinpoche travelled to Nepal to bestow complete empowerments and oral transmissions of the Collected Works of Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche, and presided over the Longchenpa memorial ceremony at Shechen Monastery.
22nd Anniversary Commemoration of the Parinirvana of H.H. Jigme Phuntsok
The sixth commemorative Dharma assembly in Melbourne since 2019, honoring the 22nd Parinirvana anniversary of H.H. Choji Yishin Norbu Jigme Phuntsok.
Dudjom Tersar – Throma Nagmo Empowerment & Teachings, Melbourne
Tsewang Rinpoche bestowed the rare Dudjom Tersar Throma Nagmo Empowerment and Teachings in Melbourne, with over one hundred participants.
Received Ritual Bell of Chakhung Tulku Dorje Dradül
Tsewang Rinpoche received a ritual bell that had once belonged to Chakhung Tulku Dorje Dradül, offered by a devoted student from Tibet.
The 5th Australia Powa Practice Retreat — Sydney
The 5th Australia Powa Practice Retreat in Sydney has been successfully completed. Powa is a key practice for rebirth in Amitabha's Pure Land.
Tantric Peaceful Deities Magical Illusion Sand Mandala — Sydney
Khenpo Tsewang created the Tantric Peaceful Deities Magical Illusion Sand Mandala in Sydney. May it bring harmony and peace to the world.
Retreat at Tsopema & Nipam Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary at Namdroling Monastery
Khenpo Tsewang undertook a retreat at Tsopema and attended the Nipam Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary at Namdroling Monastery, the largest Nyingma monastery in South India.
The 3rd Yishin Norbu Memorial Translation House Conference
The 3rd Translator's Conference of Yishin Norbu Memorial Dharma Translation House, held at Thrangu Tashi Choling Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Khenpo Tsewang Visited Maratika
Khenpo Tsewang visited Maratika and held a grand Longevity Buddha Puja and Pupa Vajra practice at Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche's monastery next to Maratika Cave.
Monastic Teacher Training Workshop at SINI
Khenpo Tsewang invited to attend the Monastic Teacher Training Workshop held at SINI, hosted by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche and the Sarnath International Nyingma Institute in Sarnath.
Auspicious Conferral of the Khenpo Degree upon Tsewang Rinpoche
H.E. Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche bestowed the Khenpo Degree upon Tsewang Rinpoche at Lumbini on the auspicious occasion of Lhabab Düchen, with the King of Nepal in attendance and inauguration of the One Thousand Buddha Temple.
Pilgrimage to Uluru
Guru Rinpoche Puja & pilgrimage to Uluru — the Copper Coloured Mountain (Zangdog Palri), pure land of Guru Padmasambhava. Tsok offering and Lingdro Dechen Rolmo sacred dance performed for world peace.
First Anniversary of Tsewang Foundation
Celebrating one year of virtuous deeds, wisdom and compassion for all beings.
Guru Yoga Practice Retreat – Sydney
A three-day Guru Yoga practice retreat led by Khenpo Chagkhung Tsewang Rinpoche in Sydney, Australia.
4th Australian Powa Practice Retreat – Melbourne
A seven-day Powa practice retreat led by Khenpo Chagkhung Tsewang Rinpoche in Melbourne, Australia.
Khenpo Tsewang 100-Day Retreat at Asura Cave
Completed 100-day retreat at the sacred Asura Cave, Pharping, Nepal. Arranged by H.E. Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche.
Yishin Norbu Memorial Pilgrimage 2024
A 20-day pilgrimage led by Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche to sacred Buddhist sites in Nepal and India.
Practicing the Dudjom Throma 2023–2024
Practicing the Dudjom Throma, the Black Wrathful Mother, in different places around Melbourne under the guidance of Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche.