The Australian Diamond Way Buddhist centres meet every week for group meditations, courses and special events. Throughout the year, we host national and international travelling teachers. Please check this website regularly to keep up-to-date with the latest information.
Angelika Tesch Tour
Angelika Tesch was born 1963 in Vienna, studied German and history and became a high school teacher. She met her teacher Lama Ole Nydahl in Vienna in 1984. Since then she has travelled extensively with Lama Ole, and has taught Buddhism in several European countries, the US and Russia. 12 years ago Angelika moved to Kiel – North Germany.Cairns
| Whats is Buddhism? & Working with emotions | ||
| June 26 & 27, 7:30 to 9:30pm each day | $15 each day | details |
Special Events
Centres around Australia host visiting teachers, organise meditation retreats and get together to meditate as a group.
Canberra
| Happiness in the Fast Lane | ||
| May 18th - May 18th 7pm | $12/$10 members/concessions | details |
Perth
| Course with Travel Teacher Michael Koenen | ||
| May 19th - May 20th | $15/$12 Concession | details |
| 30 minute talk: Meditation with Sarah Kenworthy | ||
| May 23th 8pm | By Donation | details |
Melbourne
| What is Buddhism? | ||
| Friday 25 May, Saturday 26 May and Sunday 27 May | $50 for whole weekend course. $30 per day. $15 for a single lecture.
| details |
Perth
| 30 minute talk: The Enlightened Attitude with Cate Walker | ||
| May 28th 8pm | By Donation | details |
Northern Rivers
| Karma - Fate or Free Choice - Talk at Lennox Head Library | ||
| June 16th 10.30am - 11.30am | FREE | details |
Sydney
| Meditate More Weekend with Daria Martens | ||
| June 16 & 17, talks at 5pm each day | details | |
Regular Events
In every centre around Australia, friends and newcomers alike get together at least once a week to do the Three Lights Meditation on the 16th Karmapa. For more information on what to expect when visiting our centres, see the Diamond Way Centre FAQ.
Blue Mountains
| 16th Karmapa Meditation | Tuesdays | 7:45 pm |
Brisbane
| 16th Karmapa Meditation | Second Sunday of each month 11:00am | |
| 16th Karmapa Meditation | Every Monday evening 7:30pm |
Cairns
| 16th Karmapa Meditation | Wednesdays & Fridays | 7 pm |
Canberra
| Intro. talk and Meditation | Mondays | 8pm |
| Meditate More Weekend | Third full weekend of the month | 11am Saturday and Sunday |
| Weekday Meditations | Tuesday - Friday | 8pm |
Gold Coast
| 16th Karmapa Meditation | Wednesdays | 7:30 pm |
Melbourne
| Introduction to Diamond Way Buddhism | 1st Tuesday of the month, followed by 16th Karmapa Meditation | @ 8.15pm |
| Short talk | All other Tuesdays, followed by 16th Karmapa Meditation. | @ 8.15pm |
| 16th Karmapa Meditation | Monday, Wednesday and Thursday | @ 8.15pm |
| 16th Karmapa Meditation | Fridays | @ 6.30pm |
| Individual practice | Sundays | @ 10am-12pm |
Naracoorte
| 16th Karmapa Meditation | Wednesdays | 7:30 pm |
Northern Beaches
| 16th Karmapa Meditation | Mondays | 8 pm |
Northern Rivers
| 16th Karmapa Meditation | Every Wednesday | 7 pm |
| Individual practice | 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month | 9:30 am |
Perth
| 16th Karmapa Meditation | Mondays | 8 pm |
| Individual Practise, Dinner and 16th Karmapa Meditation | Wednesdays | 8 pm |
Sydney
| Introduction to Buddhism | Every Monday followed by meditation | 8:00 pm |
| 16th Karmapa Meditation | Weeknights Tuesday to Friday | 8:00 pm |
| Individual Practice | Sundays | 12:30 pm |
