We’re starting a regular weekend meditation practice session on Saturday at 11am. Each and every week, we will meet together to continue with our personal meditation practice whether it is the 16th Karmapa meditation, Refuge meditation, Ngondro practices, etc.

The idea behind the day is to give each other some support and a friendly [...]]]>

We’re starting a regular weekend meditation practice session on Saturday at 11am. Each and every week, we will meet together to continue with our personal meditation practice whether it is the 16th Karmapa meditation, Refuge meditation, Ngondro practices, etc.

The idea behind the day is to give each other some support and a friendly push to continue with our own practice. The day is useful for those who want to know more about integrating meditation practice in their daily lives and have the opportunity to meditate with others in a group setting.

All are welcome to attend and it is free to come. If you need instructions on starting a particular meditation practice, we’ll also have time for explanations.

In Buddhism, meditation means “effortlessly remaining in what is.” This state may be brought about by calming and holding the mind, by realizing compassion and wisdom, or by working with the body’s energy channels and meditating on Buddha forms of light and energy. The most effective methods are the constant identification with one’s own potential to be a Buddha and experiencing the richness of every situation in life; both of which are taught in the Diamond Way. When one understand that the seer, what is seen, and the act of seeing are not separate from each other, the goal has been reached.

Hope to see you there!

Diamond Way Buddhism HK

Dear friends,

May Meditation Madness!

Since moving to our new centre in Sheung Wan, we’ve been meeting for guided meditation every day at 8pm to practice the 16th Karmapa mediation together.

Keen to keep up our good work to date, we’ll be continuing in the same vein and enjoying another month of [...]]]>

Dear friends,

May Meditation Madness!

Since moving to our new centre in Sheung Wan, we’ve been meeting for guided meditation every day at 8pm to practice the 16th Karmapa mediation together.

Keen to keep up our good work to date, we’ll be continuing in the same vein and enjoying another month of Meditation Madness! As usual, we’ll start at 8pm and practice the 16th Karmapa Meditation. All are welcome to join. If you are new to Buddhism, we’d recommend coming along on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm where one of our regular members will give a short talk to introduce the meditation and explain a little about who we are and what we do.

Look forward to seeing you soon!

On Tuesday 10th May, there is a public holiday in Hong Kong to celebrate Buddha’s birthday. We’ll be meeting at the centre at 10am for a Meditation Practice Day. It is a great opportunity to go a bit deeper in one’s own meditation practice by spending a bit more time on the cushion, [...]]]> Dear friends,

On Tuesday 10th May, there is a public holiday in Hong Kong to celebrate Buddha’s birthday. We’ll be meeting at the centre at 10am for a Meditation Practice Day. It is a great opportunity to go a bit deeper in one’s own meditation practice by spending a bit more time on the cushion, or to get explanations if you want to start dedicating a bit more time to meditation practice. The day will finish with the guided meditation on the 16th Karmapa at 8pm.

Look forward to seeing you soon.

Best wishes!

Diamond Way Buddhism Hong Kong

Unit 3, 2nd Floor, 3-5 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel. 2537 7553 | info@buddhism.hk | www.buddhism.hk

Please join us for meditation every day at 8pm for the rest of the month – its time for March Meditation Madness!

We will be practising the 16th Karmapa Meditation  - the methods employed in this meditation have been used in Buddhism since the time of the Buddha 2,500 year ago. Focused on fully [...]]]>

Please join us for meditation every day at 8pm for the rest of the month – its time for March Meditation Madness!

We will be practising the 16th Karmapa Meditation  - the methods employed in this meditation have been used in Buddhism since the time of the Buddha 2,500 year ago. Focused on fully developing the human potential, the meditation brings about lasting results for those who not only want to learn about their minds, but have a direct experience of it. The meditation will always be preceeded by a short talk from one of the members of the centre – so if you are new to Buddhism, it is an ideal place to start. Our address is:

Unit 3, 2nd Floor,
3-5 Jervois Street,
Sheung Wan,
Hong Kong

* Our centre is conveniently located in a quiet street in the Central / Sheung Wan area, a short walk from either MTR station. There are various bus routes that run up and down either Queen’s Road Central or Des Voeux Road Central, and we are also very close to the tram.

Please join us for a weekend meditation course from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 April. We will be joined by a fantastic Buddhist teacher from Austria, Klaus Kaltenbrunner, from Saturday afternoon onwards. Klaus was born in 1952 and took refuge with Lama Ole in 1998. He was asked to teach in 2004. Klaus works [...]]]>

Please join us for a weekend meditation course from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 April. We will be joined by a fantastic Buddhist teacher from Austria, Klaus Kaltenbrunner, from Saturday afternoon onwards. Klaus was born in 1952 and took refuge with Lama Ole in 1998. He was asked to teach in 2004. Klaus works as a child neurologist and psychiatrist in his local hospital.

Starting with a public talk “Introduction to Meditation” on the Friday evening with Anthony Hopson, who helps run the Diamond Way Buddhist Centre in Hong Kong, we will have the fantastic opportunity to go deeper into this central topic in Buddhism over a full weekend course.

In Buddhism, meditation means “effortlessly remaining in what is.” This state may be brought about by calming and holding the mind, by realizing compassion and wisdom, or by working with the body’s energy channels and meditating on Buddha forms of light and energy. The most effective methods are the constant identification with one’s own potential to be a Buddha and experiencing the richness of every situation in life; both of which are taught in the Diamond Way. When one understand that the seer, what is seen, and the act of seeing are not separate from each other, the goal has been reached.

The schedule for the weekend course is as follows:

- Friday 8 April: Talk – Introduction to Buddhist Meditation, with Anthony (7pm)

- Saturday 9 April:  Meditation practice session (10am) (will include explanations for those who need them)
- Saturday 9 April: Meditation practice session (3pm) (will include explanations for those who need them)
- Saturday 9 April: Talk on Meditation, with Klaus (7pm)

- Sunday 10 April: Meditation practice session (10am) (will include explanations for those who need them)
- Sunday 10 April: Talk on meditation, with Klaus (3pm)

The cost for attending the whole weekend course will be HK$300 / HK$200 for concessions. Individual sessions will cost HK$70 or HK$40 for concessions each.

There are regular introductions and guided meditations every week. The medtation which is practiced is called the 16th Karmapa Meditation. The methods employed in this meditation have been used in Buddhism since the time of the Buddha 2,500 year ago. Focused on fully developing the human potential, the meditation brings about [...]]]>

Weekly Meditations

There are regular introductions and guided meditations every week. The medtation which is practiced is called the 16th Karmapa Meditation. The methods employed in this meditation have been used in Buddhism since the time of the Buddha 2,500 year ago. Focused on fully developing the human potential, the meditation brings about lasting results for those who not only want to learn about their minds, but have a direct experience of it.

Every Wednesday, we’ll start a little earlier at 7.30pm for those people who would like to get some longer explanations about the meditation and Buddhism more generally before we start. If you are new to Buddhism, it is an ideal place to start. If you can’t come on Wednesday but are still curious, we’ll still have time for some short explanations.

Weekly meditation evenings – Monday and Wednesdays at 8pm:

Unit 3, 2nd Floor,
3-5 Jervois Street,
Sheung Wan,
Hong Kong

* Our centre is conveniently located in a quiet street in the Central / Sheung Wan area, a short walk from either MTR station. There are various bus routes that run up and down either Queen’s Road Central or Des Voeux Road Central, and we are also very close to the tram.

We’ll have some extra meditation events before the Phowa course with Lama Ole Nydahl starts on Tuesday 1 March 2011.

There will be meditation sessions as follows:

- Thursday 24 Feb at 8pm - Friday 25 Feb at 8pm - Saturday 26 Feb all day from 12pm - Sunday 27 Feb all day [...]]]> Dear friends,

We’ll have some extra meditation events before the Phowa course with Lama Ole Nydahl starts on Tuesday 1 March 2011.

There will be meditation sessions as follows:

- Thursday 24 Feb at 8pm
- Friday 25 Feb at 8pm
- Saturday 26 Feb all day from 12pm
- Sunday 27 Feb all day from 12pm
- Monday 28 Feb at 8pm

Hope to see you soon at our new centre – once again, the address is 2F, 3-5 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan.

Best wishes!

We just signed the lease for our first dedicated space for our centre in Hong Kong. We’ll be meeting for our first meditation session in the new venue this coming Wednesday, 23 February at 8pm. All meditation events will be held at the new centre going forwards, and there will be no further [...]]]> Dear friends,

We just signed the lease for our first dedicated space for our centre in Hong Kong. We’ll be meeting for our first meditation session in the new venue this coming Wednesday, 23 February at 8pm. All meditation events will be held at the new centre going forwards, and there will be no further meditation evenings at Studio on Queen’s.

Our new address is:

2nd Floor, 3-5 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

For a map, please click here.

We’re really excited about the centre’s new home and very much look forward to  seeing you there!

Best wishes from all at DWBHK!

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December 31st , 2010

Dearest students and friends worldwide,

Looking back over 2010, it became our year of definition. Checking where we are and realizing the power of our close communication, [...]]]> Please see the original copy of Lama Ole’s annual New Year letter by clicking on this link. The text is displayed below.

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December 31st , 2010

Dearest students and friends worldwide,

Looking back over 2010, it became our year of definition. Checking where we are and realizing the power of our close communication, stabilized and secured the work in our old and new centers and groups worldwide.

Highly useful was the understanding that although all Buddhas have the same essence, it pays to work deeply with one form instead of scratching mind’s surface meditating on many. The relentless pressure of habit then forces the ego to give up control, which leaves increasing space for intuition and spontaneous joy. The Guru Yogas on our Karmapas, where one focuses on a human form, enables us best to continue the pure view of our meditations into the mixed situations of modern life.

Also the benefit of sharing our experiences became more evident than ever. Travelling in and between our countries, crossing borders or great oceans, proved a lasting source of inspiration, as well as our meeting in the Europe Center. New streams of highly interesting people found answers to their questions in the international environment, deeply thankful that Buddha’s teachings and the discoveries of today’s quantum physics agree.

Cementing it all and bringing it into our lives were the friendships arising from our shared center activities. Keeping everything fresh, our famous parties were a great support for bringing together old and new students.

One teaching, whose time has come, is to not try to evaluate one’s own progress – even for those with many years of practice. We have filled our minds with tendencies since beginningless time, and no meditative kilogram or meter exists for measuring mind. On top of this, blessings neutralize the experienced downs in one’s life so even a broad and fast development may not be noticed by oneself. This is because the lack of contrast to one’s former situation will be missing or severely limited. Therefore, the surest sign of development is that expected disturbed reactions hardly appear, or only with limited power.

Another piece of advice is to not fight thoughts during meditation, but simply not care unless something important comes up. Writing a few words on a piece of paper to not forget them, and then continuing one’s practice, uses the situation in the best possible way.

Also, two confusing mistakes are frequently made which we should leave with the old year. Firstly, many think that doing some Buddhist disciplines like healing, examining the stars to look into the future, or making or filling statues are themselves enlightening and like meditating on the Buddha forms. With our Bodhisattva-motivation, they of course build up massive good karma, but without meditation they are not directly enlightening. Secondly, let even cherished experiences just dissolve back into space as all-pervading blessings. Do not expect or hold on to them. It is like carrying along the milestones on one’s way! After a while one has arms like a gorilla and cannot move on. Everything good should be given to all beings and back to space.

Finally, either when guiding or doing meditation on your own, every word is precious and each sentence has meaning. Therefore don’t just read them like you would browse the pages of the internet, but let the images and meanings stay long enough to work on you. Many have now proven they can read fluently.  The coming year and on is the time for meditation!

May our great Karmapa Thaye Dorje have every success and our fine Karma Kagyu organizations obtain their noble goals. May the plans for developing our Europe Center be fulfilled. This is a great task we shall manage together, crisis or not.

Thank you deeply – we just got started!

Yours, Lama Ole Nydahl

P.S. The moment you formulate your wishes, my energy field is already activated.

Please note this important announcement from the Bodhi Path Buddhist Centre of Hong Kong:

H.H. the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje

HK Tour February, 2011

Hong Kong has been longing for His Holiness 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje’s return since his visit in 2009.  Now, the wish of over thousands of Hong [...]]]>

Please note this important announcement from the Bodhi Path Buddhist Centre of Hong Kong:

H.H. the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje

HK Tour February, 2011

Hong Kong has been longing for His Holiness 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje’s return since his visit in 2009.  Now, the wish of over thousands of Hong Kong people shall come true as His Holiness is coming to Hong Kong again in February 2011.

It is our sincere wish that through this auspicious Dharma activity, the accumulation of merit and wisdom will benefit not only Buddhist practitioners and disciples, but extend to the broader benefits of a harmonious society for Hong Kong at large.

Activities Schedule 18~27 February, 2011:

His Holiness will conduct the empowerment on the Chenrezig practice. In these difficult times plagued with natural disasters and disruptions to our inner peace, it is particularly important to receive these initiations to overcome such obstacles, enjoy a smooth progress in life and in one’s practice as well as vast accumulation of merit and wisdom.

Dharma Teaching

H.H. Karmapa will give key instructions on how to practice the Chenrezig, as well as explaining the benefits of such practice. Further instructions and advises on our daily practice will be given. There is time for question and answer too.

Exhibition of important relics of the Karma Kagyu lineage

There will be exhibition of some important relics of our lineage, details of the exhibits will be announced later, together with sets of Tormas (one of the traditional Tibetan offerings to the Buddhas usually made of oats) and tangkas to be displayed during the events at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (only in the HKCEC Hall 5BC).

It would be a great pleasure for all of us dharma brothers and sisters to join together can celebrate this grand occasion!

For related information, you may also visit the following websites :

1.  www.kagyunews.com.hk (Chinese)

2.  www.dharma-wheel.org (Chinese)

* Address of HKCEC (Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre): 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Note 1: tickets for the Fish Release cost HK$300 and MUST be PRE-ORDERED from the Bodhi Path Centre of Hong Kong: http://www.bodhipath.org/hongkong/

Note 2: tickets for the Dinner cost HK$600 and MUST be PRE-ORDERED from the Bodhi Path Centre of Hong Kong:http://www.bodhipath.org/hongkong/