On Saturday 6th July we are very pleased to host an Open House Day at our centre in Sheung Wan. It’s a great chance for anyone new to Buddhism to come and visit the centre and see what we are up to.
The centre will open from 11am and everyone is free to come along, have a look around the centre, have a tea or coffee and talk to some of the members. There will also be a chance to take part in a meditation for those interested. Continue reading Open House!
We are very happy to welcome Angelika Tesch to give a talk in Hong Kong. Angelika will give a talk about Karma: Cause and Effect. Angelika is a lay Buddhist teacher and also a close student of Lama Ole Nydahl. She was born in Vienna, Austria and took Buddhist Refuge with Lama Ole in in the same city in 1984.
Normally everybody is taking refuge in something. Some in a Mercedes, others in their families, in being rich, smart, young, etc. But if we look for something lasting, something beyond coming and going, then what can we rely on? The Buddha explained that mind itself is the only source of lasting happiness and the teachings about Buddhist Refuge align us with this. Starting with an understanding of our goal (the Buddha), the teachings which bring us there (the Dharma), and the friends who help us on the way (the Sangha), this talk will explore these teachings and also explain the role of the teacher (the Lama) who is necessary to practice Diamond Way Buddhism.
The talk will start at 7.30pm and will also include a guided meditation for those who are interested in finding out more about meditation. As the talk will take place on our regular meditation evening, we will not charge an admission fee but would be grateful to receive donations to help us to cover travel costs. Our usual event price is HK$100 / HK$50 (for concessions).
Dear friends,
We very much hope you enjoyed the course with Lama Ole last weekend! It was a great success and we very much look forward to seeing you at our centre in Sheung Wan soon – many thanks for your support!
Working with Disturbing Emotions
We’re very happy to announce that Tomek Lehnert will return to Hong Kong on Monday 25 March to give a talk on “Working with Disturbing Emotions”. Tomek will present how one can integrate Buddhist teachings and meditation into our every day lives, providing the tools we need to transform the emotional ups and downs we experience into a state of awareness and joy. As our disturbing feelings dissolve, we are able to experience the true nature of mind more and more: a state of space and bliss inseparable.
About Tomek Lehnert
Tomek was born in 1956 in Gdansk, Poland. He studied Civil Engineering at the Polytechnics of Gdansk and English literature at the University of Poznan, Poland. In the early eighties, he became active in the students’ Solidarity movement in the then communist Poland. In 1983, during martial law in Poland, Tomek met Lama Ole Nydahl, took Buddhist refuge and became his student. He began traveling with Lama Ole in 1987. Together with Ole’s wife Hannah Nydahl, he organised Lama Ole’s activity for twenty years and helped start Diamond Way Buddhist centers in the Americas, Australia and New Zealand, Russia and Western and Eastern Europe. Tomek translated for Lama Ole at his lectures in Poland and Latin America for more than ten years.
He is also the author of ‘Rogues in Robes’ (Blue Dolphin Publishing, 1998), a chronicle of the events surrounding the recognition of HH the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, head of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Please join us to hear Tomek’s inspiring teachings full of humour and tales of his times travelling on the road with Lama Ole (including being kidnapped at gun-point in Columbia by FARC guerrillas!).
More information
The talk will be held on Monday 25 March at 8pm, and the venue will be the Diamond Way Buddhist Centre in Sheung Wan (address below).
As the talk will take place on our regular meditation evening, we will not charge an admission fee but would be grateful to receive donations to help us to cover Tomek’s travel costs. Our usual event price is HK$100 / HK$50 (for concessions).
We welcome everyone to attend the course and very much look forward to seeing you there!
Regular Meditation Sessions
We meet every Monday and Wednesday for meditation at our centre in Sheung Wan. 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 would 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. On Saturdays, we meet for meditation at 11am for those who would like to carry on with their own practice with friends.
Look forward to seeing you soon!
Best wishes!
Unit 3, 2nd Floor, 3-5 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel. 2537 7553 | info@buddhism.hk | www.buddhism.hk
We’re very happy to announce that Tomek Lehnert will return to Hong Kong on Monday 25 March to give a talk on “Working with Disturbing Emotions”.
Tomek will present how one can integrate Buddhist teachings and meditation into our every day lives, providing the tools we need to transform the emotional ups and downs we experience into a state of awareness and joy.
As our disturbing feelings dissolve, we are able to experience the true nature of mind more and more: a state of space and bliss inseparable.
About Tomek Lehnert
Tomek was born in 1956 in Gdansk, Poland. He studied Civil Engineering at the Polytechnics of Gdansk and English literature at the University of Poznan, Poland. In the early eighties, he became active in the students’ Solidarity movement in the then communist Poland. In 1983, during martial law in Poland, Tomek met Lama Ole Nydahl, took Buddhist refuge and became his student. He began traveling with Lama Ole in 1987. Together with Ole’s wife Hannah Nydahl, he organised Lama Ole’s activity for twenty years and helped start Diamond Way Buddhist centers in the Americas, Australia and New Zealand, Russia and Western and Eastern Europe. Tomek translated for Lama Ole at his lectures in Poland and Latin America for more than ten years.
He is also the author of ‘Rogues in Robes’ (Blue Dolphin Publishing, 1998), a chronicle of the events surrounding the recognition of HH the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, head of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Please join us to hear Tomek’s inspiring teachings full of humour and tales of his times travelling on the road with Lama Ole (including being kidnapped at gun-point in Columbia by FARC guerrillas!).
More information
The talk will be held on Monday 25 March at 8pm, and the venue will be the Diamond Way Buddhist Centre in Sheung Wan (address below).
As the talk will take place on our regular meditation evening, we will not charge an admission fee but would be grateful to receive donations to help us to cover Tomek’s travel costs. Our usual event price is HK$100 / HK$50 (for concessions).
We welcome everyone to attend the course and very much look forward to seeing you there!
Dear friends,
Following the wonderful start to 2013 with H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa, the new Year of the Water Snake starts in auspicious style with a Meditation Course with Lama Ole Nydahl next month.
Our main teacher, Lama Ole Nydahl, will be visiting Hong Kong from 1-3 March 2013 and will host a Meditation Course. This 3 day, intensive course will begin with an introductory talk about Buddhist meditation on Friday evening and will continue with four sessions over the weekend, exploring this central Buddhist topic more deeply.
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 Diamond Way Buddhism. When one understands that the seer, what is seen, and the act of seeing are not separate from each other; the goal has been reached.
About Lama Ole Nydahl
Lama Ole Nydahl is one of the few Westerners fully qualified as a lama and meditation teacher in the Karma Kagyu Buddhist tradition. In 1969, Ole Nydahl and his wife Hannah became the first Western students of H.H. the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa. After completing three years of Buddhist philosophy studies and intensive meditation training – including the transmission for a unique Diamond Way Buddhist practice called Conscious Dying (tib. Phowa) – Ole Nydahl began teaching Buddhism in Europe at the request of the 16th Karmapa. Lama Ole has since transmitted the blessing of the lineage in a different city nearly every day, traveling and teaching worldwide. His depth of knowledge and dynamic teachings inspire thousands of people at his lectures and meditation retreats.
Challenging people’s concepts of life and Buddhism in an unorthodox manner, Lama Ole has been a major driving force in bringing Buddhism to the West, and to date his unique inspiration has led to the establishment of more than 600 Diamond Way Buddhist centers in 44 countries around the world. His original synthesis of modern style and ancient wisdom have helped create the largest body of students practicing Diamond Way Buddhist methods in the West.
Timetable
Introduction to Meditation
– Friday 1 March: starts at 7pm (with Lama Ole)
Meditation Course
– Saturday 2 March: Meditation Course: 2 sessions starting at 10am and 3pm (Lama Ole will teach both sessions)
Meditation Course
– Sunday 3 March: Meditation Course: 2 sessions starting at 10am and 3pm (a local teacher will teach the first session and Lama Ole will teach the second session)
More information
Address: Paragon Culture, 23/F, The Pemberton, 22-26 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Cost: The price for attending the whole course (5 talks) will be HK$480 (HK$380 for concessions). In the event that you cannot attend the whole course, it is possible to attend individual talks (each costs HK$100 or HK$80 for concessions).
Registration: please help us by registering for the course by following this link. Note that you can still attend if you do not register, but it is very helpful for us to know how many are coming so please do!
We welcome everyone to attend the course and very much look forward to seeing you there!
We meet every Monday and Wednesday for meditation at our centre in Sheung Wan. 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. On Saturdays, we meet for meditation at 11am for those who would like to carry on with their own practice with friends.
NOTE: the centre will not be open for regular meditation on Saturday 2 March.
As usual, all are welcome to attend all our events.
Look forward to seeing you soon and happy new year!
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
We are delighted to welcome Eckart back to Hong Kong to give two talks later this month. Starting with a talk on Buddhist Refuge, he will also explain the rich history of the Karma Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, and in particular the lineage of the Karmapas – the first lineage of consciously reborn teachers.
Eckart Dross became Buddhist in 1998 and founded the Diamond Way Centre in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He has been instrumental in setting up other centres and retreat places throughout South America. He has been travelling and teaching Buddhism internationally since 2005, giving lectures and courses on Buddhism at Lama Ole Nydahl’s request, throughout South America, Europe, Australia and Asia.
Buddhist Refuge – Friday 25 January, 7pm
The History of the Karma Kagyu Lineage – Saturday 26 January, 3pm
The talks will cost HK$80 (or HK$50 for concessions) each.
Venue: Diamond Way Buddhist Centre Hong Kong, 2/F, 3-5 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
All are welcome to attend.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Dear friends,
We have the best possible start to the New Year as H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa will be visiting Hong Kong in two weeks time! We’re also happy to announce that Eckart Dross will be with us again for some talks later in the month too. Finally, the schedule for Lama Ole Nydahl’s trip in March is now confirmed – see below for all the details!
H.H. the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa in Hong Kong
We are very excited to announce that the 17th Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje, will be visiting Hong Kong in January 2013. There are events over a 10 day period, starting on 18 January and ending on 27 January. As the head of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, Gyalwa Karmapa is simply the most important teacher we have. It is a very precious opportunity to meet Gyalwa Karmapa, especially as he normally comes to Hong Kong only every other year, and so we would very much recommend everyone who is able to attend these events to come along. The highlight of the course are the three empowerments or initiations which take place over the first weekend (18-20 January).
About the teacher
His Holiness Karmapa is the head of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. Born in 1983 in central Tibet, he began telling his parents, the great Nyingma lama Mipham Rinpoche and Dechen Wangmo, that he was the Karmapa almost as soon as he could speak. Traditionally, the Karmapas are said to recognise themselves in each incarnation. Following the tradition of many centuries, the child was tested and formally recognised by the highest lama in the Karma Kagyu after the lineage head himself, the 14th Shamar Rinpoche, and given the name Trinley Thaye Dorje, meaning Limitless Unchanging Buddha Activity. For more information about Karmapa, please visit his website.
Schedule and Information
The events with Gyalwa Karmapa are organised by our ‘sister’ centre in Hong Kong, the New Horizon Buddhist Association who can be contacted directly via their website: www.kagyunews.com.hk. Please refer to this link for more information.
Talks with Eckart Dross
We are delighted to welcome Eckart back to Hong Kong to give two talks later this month. Starting with a talk on Buddhist Refuge, he will also explain the rich history of the Karma Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, and in particular the lineage of the Karmapas – the first lineage of consciously reborn teachers.
Eckart Dross became Buddhist in 1998 and founded the Diamond Way Centre in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He has been instrumental in setting up other centres and retreat places throughout South America. He has been travelling and teaching Buddhism internationally since 2005, giving lectures and courses on Buddhism at Lama Ole Nydahl’s request, throughout South America, Europe, Australia and Asia.
Buddhist Refuge – Friday 25 January, 7pm
The History of the Karma Kagyu Lineage – Saturday 26 January, 3pm onwards
The talks will cost HK$80 (or HK$50 for concessions) each.
Venue: Diamond Way Buddhist Centre Hong Kong, 2/F, 3-5 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Lama Ole Nydahl in Hong Kong
Our main teacher, Lama Ole Nydahl, will be visiting Hong Kong from 1-3 March 2013 and will host a Meditation Course. This 3 day, intensive course will begin with an introductory talk about Buddhist meditation and will continue over the weekend, exploring this central topic more deeply. More information about the Meditation Course with Lama Ole Nydahl can be found on our website here, and the schedule is below for reference.
Introduction to Meditation – Friday 1 March, 7pm
Meditation Course – Saturday 2 March, 10am onwards
Meditation Course – Sunday 3 March, 10am onwards
Regular Meditation Sessions
(please note dates when the centre is closed during Karmapa’s program)
We meet every Monday and Wednesday for meditation at our centre in Sheung Wan. 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. On Saturdays, we meet for meditation at 11am for those who would like to carry on with their own practice with friends.
NOTE: the centre will not be open for regular meditation on Saturday 19th, Monday 21st, and Saturday 26th January. due to the program with Karmapa.
As usual, all are welcome to attend all our events.Look forward to seeing you soon and happy new year!
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
It is a great pleasure to announce that our main teacher, Lama Ole Nydahl, will be visiting Hong Kong from 1-3 March 2013 and will host a Meditation Course. This 3-day intensive course will begin with an introductory talk about Buddhist meditation on Friday evening and will continue with four sessions over the weekend, exploring this central Buddhist topic more deeply.
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 Diamond Way Buddhism. When one understands that the seer, what is seen, and the act of seeing are not separate from each other; the goal has been reached.
About Lama Ole Nydahl
Lama Ole Nydahl is one of the few Westerners fully qualified as a lama and meditation teacher in the Karma Kagyu Buddhist tradition. In 1969, Ole Nydahl and his wife Hannah became the first Western students of H.H. the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa. After completing three years of Buddhist philosophy studies and intensive meditation training – including the transmission for a unique Diamond Way Buddhist practice called Conscious Dying (tib. Phowa) – Ole Nydahl began teaching Buddhism in Europe at the request of the 16th Karmapa. Lama Ole has since transmitted the blessing of the lineage in a different city nearly every day, traveling and teaching worldwide. His depth of knowledge and dynamic teachings inspire thousands of people at his lectures and meditation retreats.
Challenging people’s concepts of life and Buddhism in an unorthodox manner, Lama Ole has been a major driving force in bringing Buddhism to the West, and to date his unique inspiration has led to the establishment of more than 600 Diamond Way Buddhist centers in 44 countries around the world. His original synthesis of modern style and ancient wisdom have helped create the largest body of students practicing Diamond Way Buddhist methods in the West.
Timetable:
Introduction to Meditation
– Friday 1 March: starts at 7pm (with Lama Ole)
Meditation Course
– Saturday 2 March: Meditation Course: 2 sessions starting at 10am and 3pm (Lama Ole will teach both sessions)
Meditation Course
– Sunday 3 March: Meditation Course: 2 sessions starting at 10am and 3pm (a local teacher will teach the first session and Lama Ole will teach the second session)
More information
Address: Paragon Culture, 23/F, The Pemberton, 22-26 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Cost: The price for attending the whole course (5 talks) will be HK$480 (HK$380 for concessions). In the event that you cannot attend the whole course, it is possible to attend individual talks (each costs HK$100 or HK$80 for concessions).
Registration: please help us by registering for the course by following this link (note that you can still attend even if you do not register, but it is very helpful for us to know how many are coming if you do).
We welcome everyone to attend the course and very much look forward to seeing you there!
We are very excited to announce that the 17th Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje, will be visiting Hong Kong in January 2013. There are events over a 10 day period, starting on 18 January and ending on 27 January. As the head of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, Gyalwa Karmapa is simply the most important teacher we have. It is a very precious opportunity to meet Gyalwa Karmapa, especially as he normally comes to Hong Kong only every other year, and so we would very much recommend everyone who is able to attend these events to come along. The highlight of the course are the three empowerments or initiations which take place over the first weekend (18-20 January).
About the teacher
His Holiness Karmapa is the head of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. Born in 1983 in central Tibet, he began telling his parents, the great Nyingma lama Mipham Rinpoche and Dechen Wangmo, that he was the Karmapa almost as soon as he could speak. Traditionally, the Karmapas are said to recognise themselves in each incarnation. Following the tradition of many centuries, the child was tested and formally recognised by the highest lama in the Karma Kagyu after the lineage head himself, the 14th Shamar Rinpoche, and given the name Trinley Thaye Dorje, meaning Limitless Unchanging Buddha Activity. For more information about Karmapa, please visit his website.
Schedule and Information
The events with Gyalwa Karmapa are organised by our ‘sister’ centre in Hong Kong, the New Horizon Buddhist Association who can be contacted directly via their website: www.kagyunews.com.hk. Please refer to this file for more information.
Shamar Rinpoche in Hong Kong
H.H. Shamar Rinpoche will visit Hong Kong and will give an empowerment into Mahakala (Skt.), otherwise known as Black Coat or Bernagchen (Tib.). Black Coat embodies the love and protective activity of unlimited space. Black Coat is known as the main protector of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.
An empowerment is a ceremony which introduces the practitioner to the powerfield of a certain buddha-aspect. It may be given as a blessing to establish a bond to the teacher and to purify obstacles on the way to enlightenment, or given at the start of a practice. The effectiveness of these methods in developing one’s awareness cannot be overestimated.
About the teacher
Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche is second to Gyalwa Karmapa in the spiritual hierarchy of the Karma Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism and is an emanation of Buddha Amithaba. The first Shamar Rinpoche, Khedrup Trakpe Senge (1283-1349), was the principal disciple of the 3rd Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje. His second incarnation, Kacho Wangpo, received the Red Crown from the 4th Karmapa, Rolpe Dorje, an exact replica of Karmapa’s Black Crown. With the Red Crown, the Karmapa bestowed on him the name of “Shamarpa – The One with the Red Crown.” Since then, Karma Kagyu texts speak of two Karmapas, the Black Hat and Red Hat Karmapas, always alternating as teacher and student throughout centuries and their minds are considered inseparable.
H.H. the 14th Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche Mipam Chokyi Lodro was born in 1952 in Derge, Tibet as the nephew of H.H. the 16th Karmapa. He was recognized as the Shamarpa incarnation at the age of 6, and was taken to Yang Chen Monastery, the main seat of the Shamarpas in Tibet. He left Tibet at the age of 9 together with the 16th Karmapa for Sikkim, India where he lived and studied under Karmapa’s guidance. Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche received the entire teachings and transmissions of the Karma Kagyu School from the 16th Karmapa at Rumtek monastery in Sikkim. After Karmapa’s death, Shamar Rinpoche undertook the project of completing the Karmapa International Buddhist Institute (KIBI) in New Delhi, India. In March 1994, he officially recognized Trinlay Thaye Dorje as the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa. Shamar Rinpoche spends most of his time giving Dharma teachings around the world.
Schedule
Empowerment of Black Coat (followed by a celebration for the birthday of Shamar Rinpoche): Saturday 27 October, 3pm
Meeting students (by appointment – contact details below): Sunday 28 October, 3pm
Information
Please note these events will not take place at the Diamond Way Buddhist Centre in Sheung Wan. Please see the venue address and contact details below.
Venue: Karma Kagyu Lineage Centre, Flat A, 1/F Wing Tai Centre, 12 Hing Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong (telephone 2802 6767)
All are welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!