Events and meditations

The Australian Diamond Way Buddhist centres meet every week for group meditations, courses and special events. Throughout the year, we host national and international teachers. Please check this website regularly to keep up-to-date with the latest information.

SPECIAL EVENT

Manfred took Buddhist refuge with Lama Ole Nydahl in 1982. After a five-year period of study, Manfred became a fully authorised Buddhist teacher. From 1990 to 2000 he studied and taught at KIBI in New Delhi. He holds the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Religious Studies at the University of Kent, UK, and a Ph.D. in Tibetology at the University of Hamburg, Germany. He gives lectures and seminars in Germany and abroad.

His books, Buddhistische Grundbegriffe (Basic Buddhist Terms) and Wissen über Meditation (Knowledge of Meditation) have been translated into many languages. His latest book is Aspekte zeitloser Weisheit (Aspects of Timeless Wisdom). He is co-author of Space & Bliss, Buddhist Statues and Ritual Implements.

TEACHING PROGRAM

7^th – Tuesday – Perth – Topic: Enlightened Mind – Bodhicitta
8^th – Wednesday – Perth – Topic: Teacher Student Relationship
9^th – Thursday – Perth – Topic: Life stories of Karma Kagyu Masters

11^th – Saturday – Melbourne – Topic: History of the Diamond Way
12^th – Sunday – Melbourne – Topic: Meditation

13^th – Monday –Yackandandah – Topic: The Life of the Buddha
14^th – Tuesday – Albury – Topic: Love and Partnership

17^th – Friday – Canberra – Topic: Meditation
18^th – Saturday – Canberra – Topic: Life stories of the Kagyu Masters
19^th – Sunday – Canberra – Topic: Teacher Student Relationship

21^st – Tuesday – Newcastle – Topic: Meditation
22^nd – Wednesday – Newcastle – Topic: Life of the Buddha

24^th – Friday – Sydney – Topic: Buddhism in the Modern World
25^th – Saturday – Sydney – Topic: History of the Kagyu Lineage

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.