Diamond Way Buddhism Australia

Newcastle

Founded in 2018, Diamond Way Buddhist Meditation Centre in Newcastle is one of more than 650 international Buddhist centres of the Karma Kagyu Lineage, under the spiritual guidance of the 17th Karmapa Trinlay Thaye Dorje and founded by Lama Ole Nydahl. The meditation centre is run and maintained through the idealism of friends who meditate together.
 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call or send us an email.

Tasso Kallianiotis (US) Newcastle Visit

Tasso Kallianiotis (US) will visit Newcastle from 28 – 30 April 2025.

About Tasso

Tasso has been practising Diamond Way Buddhism since 1982. From 1993, he helped organise the activities of the Diamond Way Buddhist Centre in New York City. At Lama Ole’s request, he began teaching Diamond Way Buddhism.

Tasso spends the majority of his time leading courses and retreats throughout North and South America, and Europe. Tasso resides in Connecticut with his family, and works as an IT trainer and consultant.

Talk Schedule

7.30pm, Monday 28 April
Public talk – Teacher- student relationship
Venue: Newcastle Buddhist centre
 
7.30pm, Tuesday 29 April
Public talk – Six liberating actions/intro night
Venue: Newcastle Buddhist centre
 
7.30pm, Wednesday 30 April
Public talk – Meditation

Venue: Talulah Cafe, the Junction

Info

Contact Lukasz: 0451 047 207

Regular Schedule 

Introduction talk and 16th Karmapa meditation
Every Tuesday
7:30 pm

Our Location

12 Deborah St
Kotara South
NSW 2289

Call

Jack
0438 541 111

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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.