During this meditation retreat near Byron Bay, with Lama Ole we will practice various types of meditation from all levels of Buddhist teachings. In addition Lama Ole will teach theory, Buddhist philosophy, way and ultimate goal behind these different paths and answers any questions that arise during the practices.

Note: for the public talk on March 5th, please click here.

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Meditation

In Buddhism, meditation means "effortlessly remaining in what is." The first result of meditation is the creation of enough breathing space that we are not constantly overwhelmed by what is going on around us and can react to things in a positive and constructive way. When we get to this point then the practice makes it possible for us to notice that all others are just like us and from this understanding arises compassion. The more we move our focus away from our own limited experience and towards others, the more we realise that all beings, just as we do, have the ability and capacity to directly experience their own true nature.

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Lama Ole Nydahl

Almost every day Lama Ole is in a different city, passing on Buddha's teachings. Since he and his wife Hannah met the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa while honeymooning in Nepal in 1968, they have dedicated their lives to Buddhism. They spent three years in the Himalayas as Karmapa's personal students receiving Buddhist teachings and developing the needed experience in meditation.

Other than passing on vivid and authentic Buddhist teachings (always with a touch of dry Danish humour) in his frequent lectures, Lama Ole also gives longer meditation courses to teach the timeless practical methods of Diamond Way Buddhism, such as the foundational practices or Phowa, a meditation which is very useful at the moment of death. Since the death of the 16th Karmapa in 1981, Lama Ole Nydahl has kept the Diamond Way Centres of the Karma Kagyu Lineage around the world together. There are now over 600 centres in 44 countries worldwide, with thousands of friends meditating and studying in America, England, Australia and Canada, with active and energetic groups in South America, Russia, and all over Europe. Lama Ole continues to work with the centres under the spiritual guidance of the 17th Karmapa, Thaye Dorje.

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Venue

The course will be held at Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre, located on the beachfront at Lennox Head (see map below), one of the east coast’s most beautiful beaches adjacent to a freshwater tea tree lake. Nestled between Byron Bay and Ballina, this easily accessible centre boasts an unrivaled beachside experience.

For those who wish to stay onsite accommodation is available in modern dormitory style lodges - all of which have an ensuite and kitchenette. There is also the option to camp onsite and still access all the facilities of the centre.

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Registration

For further details, and to register for the course, please download the flyer and registration form, fill it out and either email or fax it back to us as detailed on the form itself. If you have any further questions please contact the Northern Rivers centre.