Mahamudra House in Lyneham is the Canberra home of Diamond Way Buddhism.
What’s on in Canberra?
Monday 5 to Wednesday 7 May, 2025
Tasso Kallianiotis, a student of Lama Ole Nydahl from the USA, will be giving 2 lectures at the Canberra Diamond Way Buddhist Centre Monday 5 – Wednesday 7 May.
Please join us! You can come for one or all lectures.
Tasso has been a practicing Buddhist for over 35 years and became a student of Lama Ole Nydahl in 1982. He has also received teachings and transmissions from many lamas of the Karma Kagyu lineage.
In 1993 Tasso became active in the Diamond Way centre in New York City and began giving lectures, introducing people to the methods of the Diamond Way. Tasso spends the majority of his personal time teaching Buddhism and leading courses and retreats throughout North and South America and Europe. He has done radio interviews and published articles on Diamond Way Buddhism.
Tasso lives in Connecticut, USA with his family and works as an IT trainer and consultant.
This is a great opportunity if you are wanting to learn about Buddhism or be inspired by Buddhist timeless teachings!
TEACHING PROGRAM
Monday 5 May
7:00 pm – Working with Disturbing Emotions
Tuesday 6 May
7:00 pm – Teacher and Student Relationship
Wednesday 7 May
7:00 pm – 7:00pm lecture: Death and Rebirth
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.