ABOUT US Established in 1999 Diamond Way Buddhism Melbourne 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 centre is run and maintained through the volunteer efforts and idealism of friends who meditate together in Melbourne. We welcome newcomers to attend our advertised sessions below. Feel free to drop in, no bookings are needed. Lama Ole Nydahl Lama Ole Nydahl’s synthesis of modern style and ancient wisdom has demystified Buddhist teachings for thousands of students around the world. His approach is joyful and uncompromising. He is not always politically correct, but his motivation is clearly always for the benefit of others. He is unconventional but at the same time one of the most effective and influential Western teachers to emerge from the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. CENTRES You can find Diamond Way Buddhist Centres in major capital cities and regional towns. The centres around Australia and the world are run in a spirit of idealism and friendship. The practitioners work together to organise retreats, lectures and workshops throughout the year. Events happen through the energy and diligence of generous volunteers. All meditations, courses and lectures are open to members and non-members alike.