Mahamudra House in Lyneham is the Canberra home of Diamond Way Buddhism.
What’s on in Canberra?
SPECIAL EVENT
LECTURE SERIES WITH YANLING CHIN
Friday 19 to Sunday 21September, 2025
A student of Lama Ole Nydahl, Yanling was born in The Netherlands, where she qualified and worked as a software programmer in and around Rotterdam. She met her teacher in Germany and took refuge in 2014. She has participated in meditation courses with Lama Ole throughout Europe and Asia.
Yanling and her husband lived in Tokyo on and off for several years before they settled in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2022. With the blessing of Lama Ole, she has been teaching Diamond Way Buddhism since 2024. This is a great opportunity to learn about Buddhism and be inspired by timeless teachings!
TEACHING PROGRAM
Friday 19 September
8:00 pm – Lecture: What is Diamond Way Buddhism?
Saturday 20 September
4:00 pm – Lecture: Working with Disturbing Emotions
Sunday 21 May
11:00 am – Panel and Q&A: Buddhism in Daily Life
Location – Mahamudra House, Canberra Diamond Way Buddhist Centre. 104 Wattle Street (corner of Brigalow Street opposite Tilley’s), Lyneham
Cost per lecture – $20/$15 concession
For more information email canberra@diamondway-
Weekday Meditations
Mondays
8pm
Intro. talk and Meditation
Thursdays
8pm
Mahamudra House
104 Wattle Street
(corner Brigalow opp. Tilley’s)
Lyneham
Mahamudra House
GPO Box 925
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Phone: 0468 831 082
Email
Turn up roughly on time, and expect to meet a relaxed and friendly bunch of people who seem remarkably normal and un-holy. Diamond Way Buddhism is for regular people after all, and no formal meditation experience or Buddhist knowledge is required.
Each centre has its own timetable. A list of centres is shown at the top of this page. Please see the individual webpage of your local centre for their activities schedule.
There is usually a talk before the free guided meditation begins, given by members of the group keen to practice sharing their knowledge. The guided meditation runs for about 20 to 30 minutes. The presenter for the evening will outline the details of the meditation prior to commencing. Please check the centres schedule for their weekly program, the public evenings are free to attend.
No, newcomers are welcome to all of our meditations. The meditation is guided in English and the host of the meditation session can answer your questions.
You don’t need to bring anything along. Mats, cushions and chairs are all provided.
During the meditation, it is recommended to have a straight back and to be comfortable. You can meditate while seated on a cushion or a chair; after all, it’s your mind that gets enlightened, not your knees!!
There is no fee. If you attend regularly you’ll hear about how you can support the centre or become a financial member, but it is optional. Donations are always welcome to help cover regular centre costs.
Each centre has a bookshop containing Diamond Way Buddhist meditation booklets, books, DVDs and other Buddhist paraphernalia.
Centres are financed mainly through optional membership contributions. All surplus monies from courses and public lectures are used to fund Diamond Way Buddhist projects in Australia and around the world.
Just make an enquiry at your local Diamond Way Buddhist Centre.