Diamond Way Buddhism Australia

Melbourne

Meditation and Introduction to Buddhism talk every Tuesday 7:30 pm from 10th March 2026, except on public holiday. We welcome newcomers – Feel free to drop-in, no bookings are needed.

Located at: Rear 724 Burke Road, Camberwell

Established in 1999 Diamond Way Buddhism Melbourne is one of more than 650 international lay Buddhist centres of the Karma Kagyu Lineage, under the spiritual guidance of the 17th Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje and founded by Lama Ole Nydahl.

The centre is run and maintained through the volunteer efforts and idealism of friends who meditate together in Melbourne.

For more information about Diamond Way Buddhism Melbourne please call us on 0421 234 364 or send us an email.

Upcoming events

Buddhist Teachings with Daniella Csizmadia & Stewart Jarvis

You are warmly invited to Diamond Way Buddhist Centre Melbourne for special lectures.

Buddha’s teachings are the key to lasting happiness. Through this knowledge, he appears as one’s teacher, protector, and friend. Using his advice one may avoid suffering, develop oneself in a powerful way, and help others. Buddha himself chose the name that best describes his teachings: Dharma in Sanskrit and Cheu in Tibetan. In the West, this term translates as the way things are.
Lama Ole Nydahl, “The Way Things Are” 

Buddhist Teachings with Daniella Csizmadia & Stewart Jarvis

Daniella was born in Hungary and took refuge with Lama Ole Nydahl in Budapest in 1996. After moving to Denmark in 2006, she spent a decade living at the Diamond Way Buddhist Centre in Copenhagen while traveling around the world with Lama Ole and Hannah Nydhal. A traveling teacher since 2015, Daniella now resides near the Danish retreat centre on Lolland island, where she works in healthcare and as a social worker.

Program

Friday 2 Oct7:30 pmMeaning of the Sangha (Daniella)
Saturday 3 Oct7:30 pmMeditation (Daniella & Stewart)
Sunday 4 Oct7:30 pmUsing Our Methods to Remove Disturbing Emotions and Appearing Obstacles on the Way (Daniella)

Suggested donation: $20 per session

Regular schedule

Tuesday7:30 pmMeditation and introduction to Buddhism

Contact

Lucy
0421 234 364
 

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Location

724 Burke Road
Camberwell VIC 3124

The entrance is at the rear of 724 Burke Road.

Centres FAQ

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.