Meditation in Daily Life

13 November 2014Events, Newsadmin

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The Buddha taught many methods for skilfully working with mind. Among these, meditation techniques are very important and have several aims: they free us from disturbing emotions; help us to realise the dreamlike nature of our experience (while strengthening our compassionate ability to help others to do the same); and allow us to recognise the timeless and perfect potential of mind.

This short series of talks will give an overview of the types of Buddhist meditation, focussing in particular on how these methods can be used in our daily lives, and will include guided Diamond Way Buddhist meditations. There will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. You don’t have to come to all the sessions to attend. All are welcome!

About the speaker

Wojtek Tracewski, born in 1962 in Poland, graduated from the Art Academy of Warsaw and for several years was a painter. He took refuge with Lama Ole Nydahl in 1980, and in 1988 he started to translate Lama Ole’s lectures and books. At the request of Lama Ole, he began giving lectures in 1992. He is currently the editor-in-chief of the Polish Buddhist magazine “Diamond Way.”

Weekend Program

Fri 5 Dec
7 pm – Lecture: Buddhism in Everyday life

Sat 6 Dec
11 am – Lecture: Meditation in Daily Life I
3 pm – Lecture: Meditation in Daily Life II

Sun 7 Dec
11 am – Brunch together (meet at the centre)
12 pm – Meditation together
1 – 3 pm – Lecture: Teacher and Student in Buddhism I
3 – 4 pm – afternoon tea / free time
4 – 6 pm – Lecture: Teacher and Student in Buddhism I

Other information

Location:
Diamond Way Buddhist Centre, Sheung Wan Hong Kong

Price:
$100 / $60 (concessions) per talk

Love and Partnership in Buddhism

5 July 2014Eventsadmin

The Buddha didn’t just teach monks and nuns – in fact, a larger part of his teaching was given to people who could take part in one of life’s most interesting and sometimes difficult aspects: love and relationships. This talk will explain the Diamond Way Buddhist view of this exciting topic, and shows how to use our relationships to learn, develop and bring happiness to others. Continue reading Love and Partnership in Buddhism →

Karma: Cause and Effect (talk)

5 May 2014Buddhist Teachings, NewsGuided meditation, Karmaadmin

All are welcome to join a talk on “Karma: Cause and Effect”. Karma literally translates as action – it does not mean fate. The understanding that each of us is responsible for our own lives makes it possible to consciously generate positive impressions. This brings happiness and helps us to avoid the causes of future suffering. Positive states of mind may be strengthened effectively through the methods of Diamond Way Buddhism, while negative impressions waiting to mature can be transformed into wisdom. Continue reading Karma: Cause and Effect (talk) →

February News: Lama Ole Nydahl and Jigme Rinpoche in Hong Kong!

5 February 2014Jigme Rinpoche, Lama Ole Nydahl, NewsGuided meditation, Introduction to Buddhism, Mahamudra, New Yearadmin

Dear friends,

Kung Hei Fat Choi! Very best wishes for the Year of the Horse!

As we mentioned last month, we have a great start to the New Year in store, with visits from both our main teacher, Lama Ole Nydahl, and one of the most important teachers of our school, Jigme Rinpoche. Please find details of both events below. Continue reading February News: Lama Ole Nydahl and Jigme Rinpoche in Hong Kong! →

Jigme Rinpoche in Hong Kong

14 January 2014Buddhist Teachings, Jigme Rinpoche, NewsDhagpo Kagyu Ling, Karma Kagyuadmin

Jigme Rinpoche in Hong Kong

Jigme Rinpoche is one of the most important teachers of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism and it is wonderful to announce he will be giving a series of teachings in February 2014. For details of the schedule, please refer to the attachments below for full details.

Lama Jigme Rinpoche is the representative of the Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje in Europe and travels throughout various countries giving empowerments, talks and other programs. He is the spiritual head of Dhagpo Kagyu Ling, a retreat centre in France. Continue reading Jigme Rinpoche in Hong Kong →

Limitless Space and Bliss with Lama Ole Nydahl

27 December 2013Events, Lama Ole Nydahl, NewsGreat Seal, Introduction to Buddhism, Mahamudraadmin

We are delighted to announce that Lama Ole Nydahl will be visiting Hong Kong from 28 February to 2 March to give teachings on The Great Seal (Skt. Mahamudra / Tib. Chag Chen) teachings.

The Great Seal is the crown jewel of the Buddha’s teachings and was taught by him to fully awaken mind’s potential and to seal its enlightened nature, an experience of limitless space and bliss. When one rests in the totality of the seer, what is seen and the act of seeing at all times, the goal, Mahamudra, is reached. Continue reading Limitless Space and Bliss with Lama Ole Nydahl →

Archaeological Discoveries Confirm Early Date of Buddha’s Life

27 November 2013General Buddhism, NewsArcheology, History, Nepal, The Buddhaadmin

Fascinating article on Science Daily – to read the full story, click on the link below:

Nov. 25, 2013 — Archaeologists working in Nepal have uncovered evidence of a structure at the birthplace of the Buddha dating to the sixth century B.C. This is the first archaeological material linking the life of the Buddha — and thus the first flowering of Buddhism — to a specific century.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131125121710.htm

Two talks with Zsuzsa Kozegi

14 November 2013Buddhist Teachers, EventsDisturbing Emotions, Zsuzsa Kozegiadmin

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Zsuzsa met her main teacher, Lama Ole Nydahl, in 1990 in Hungary. She started teaching Buddhism in 1996, and has travelled extensively around the world since that time. She has completed many courses on Buddhist philosophy and meditation at KIBI (the Karmapa International Buddhist Institute in Delhi). She lives in the Diamond Way Center in Budapest, of which she says “I deeply appreciate living there, and it is the source of many learning experiences”.

We will have two lectures on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 November. Continue reading Two talks with Zsuzsa Kozegi →

Buddhism in Everyday Life

25 October 2013Buddhist Teachings, Newsadmin

WEB_banner_Marcin_Nov_2013 We are very happy to invite Marcin Baranski to Hong Kong for the first time next month. Marcin has been practicing Buddhism for 20 years and has been teaching since 2001. He is the vice president of the Buddhist Association in Poland since 2007, and is a keen horse rider and traditional fencer. Continue reading Buddhism in Everyday Life →

Three Talks with Two Teachers!

10 August 2013Buddhist Teachers, Buddhist Teachings, NewsKarma Kagyu, Love and Partnership, Realityadmin

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We are happy to announce Guido and Florinda Czeija will be visiting Hong Kong for the first time later this month. The program will include three talks over Saturday 24, Sunday 25, and Monday 26 August.

The History of the Karma Kagyu School – Saturday 24 August, 7pm

In this talk, Guido and Florinda will explain the rich history of the Karma Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, one of the major Buddhist schools of Tibet. As a lineage of direct oral transmission, it especially treasures meditation and can, through interaction with a qualified teacher, bring about the full direct experience of the nature of the mind. The Karma Kagyu methods were taught by the historical Buddha Shakyamuni to his closest students. They were later passed on through the Indian Mahasiddhas: Padmasambhava, Tilopa, Naropa and Maitripa and the famous Tibetan Yogis Marpa and Milarepa. In the 12th century, the monk Gampopa gave the teachings to the first Gyalwa Karmapa whose successive incarnations – which started the very first lineage of consciously reborn Buddhist teachers – have kept them powerful and vibrant over the centuries.

Love and Partnership – Sunday 25 August, 2pm

The Buddhist approach to love and partnership can help us to relax our minds, break bad habits, and use relationships to grow ourselves and benefit everyone around us. Rather than competing with our partners, the Buddha advises us to support each other and stand side by side. This talk will discuss patterns of behaviour that can come up in our relationships and will include concrete advise on how we can use our closest connections as important steps on our way to reach enlightenment. This is the first time in Hong Kong we will hear teachings on this topic from a married couple.

How Real is Reality: a Buddhist perspective on modern science – Monday 26 August, 7pm

Reality as we see it, is always influenced by what we think about reality. Everything we perceive is coloured by our culture, upbringing, experience, education and a lot more. However, what is behind our experiences and who or what is perceiving things? In this talk, Guido and Florinda will explain ultimate reality: the truth beyond all personal matters, and how this truth can be realized through Buddhist methods.

About the speakers

Guido and Florinda Czeija have been teaching Buddhism since 2006, having being asked to do so by their teacher Lama Ole Nydahl. Florinda has been practising Buddhism since 1997 and founded the Innsbruck Buddhist Centre in 2002. She works as a physiotherapist and founded the School for Visceral Therapy and Integrative Manual Treatment Methods. Her husband Guido has been practising Buddhism since 1995 and studied physics and mathematics at the Universities of Vienna and Berlin, specialising in the foundations of quantum physics. He works as a freelance coach and consultant for teams and organizations throughout Europe.

Information

The talks will cost HK$80 (or HK$50 for concessions), please note the start times and dates above.

Venue: Diamond Way Buddhist Centre Hong Kong, 2/F, 3-5 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

All are welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

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