Tasso Kallianiotis has been a practicing Buddhist for over 40 years. He is a close student of Lama Ole Nydahl, with whom he took refuge in 1982, and has received teachings and transmissions from many high lamas of the Karma Kagyu lineage. In 1993, he started organizing and overseeing the activities of the Diamond Way center in New York City and at Lama Ole’s request began teaching and introducing people to the methods of the Diamond Way. Tasso spends much of his personal time teaching Buddhism and leading courses and retreats around the world. He has given radio interviews, published articles on Diamond Way Buddhism and is actively involved in organizational activity in the US and in Europe. Tasso resides in Connecticut, USA with his family.Sunday 11th May
11am Lecture: Ngondro The Four Preliminary Practices
Meditation and Introduction to Buddhism talk every Tuesday 730pm
We welcome newcomers – Feel free to drop-in, no bookings are needed.
Located at Level 1/220 Glenferrie Rd, Malvern VIC 3143
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.
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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.