Diamond Way Buddhism

"No religious truth can be above science or humanism"

Organisation:
Diamond Way Buddhism New Zealand

Founder:
Lama Ole Nydahl has since 1972, upon request of his teacher, the
16th Karmapa, spent all of his time spreading and raising the
awareness of Tibetan Buddhism in the West. He is a fully qualified lama
and is today one of the best-known. Every year Lama Ole Nydahl
traverses the globe twice to give lectures and courses. Lama Ole is
particularly well known for his lively and joyful style. Challenging
people's concepts of life and Buddhism in an unorthodox manner, and has
been a major driving force in bringing Buddhism to the West. His unique
synthesis of modern style and ancient wisdom helped create the largest
body of students practicing Diamond Way Buddhist methods in the West.

Brief Description:
Diamond Way Buddhism New Zealand is part of an
international network of over 550 meditation centres in the Karma Kagyu
tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, under the spiritual guidance of His
Holiness the 17th Karmapa Thaye Dorje, and directed by Lama Ole Nydahl.
They are not abstract institutions but friendly places where all can
meet to learn from Buddha's timeless wisdom, meditation, share
experiences and development, and actively participate.

Weekly Meetings:
Local Centres meet every week with a program consisting of a 10 minute
talk or video, follow by a Q&A session and then a 30 minute guided
meditation, this is then followed by an informal get together. These
Centres stock Diamond Way Buddhist books, meditation booklets and
magazines. Diamond Way Centres have a democratic structure and function
through unpaid, voluntary work on the basis of friendship and idealism.
They are financed mainly with the help of voluntary membership
contributions and donations. The members share the responsibility for
guiding meditations, answering questions and giving teachings.

For more information:
Lama Ole Nydahl - Click here
Diamond Way Buddhism -www.meditation.net.nz

Auckland - (09) 8168600
auckland@diamondway-buddhism.org.nz

Wellington -(04) 802 5333 or 0275 77111903
wellington@diamondway-buddhism.org.nz

Golden Bay - (03) 525 8588
goldenbay@diamondway-buddhism.org.nz

Christchurch - (03) 381 3108
christchurch@diamondwaybuddhism.org.nz