Meditation

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 method is the constant identification with one's own Buddha nature which is taught in Diamond Way Buddhism.

The most effective method is the constant identification with one’s own Buddha nature which is taught in the Diamond Way. When the oneness of the seer, what is seen, and the act of seeing is unbroken—during and between the times of meditation—the goal of the Great Seal (skt. Mahamudra) is reached.

Introduction and instructions to the following meditations are offered in all Diamond Way centers:

Refuge Meditation
The first practice on the path to enlightenment.

16th Karmapa Meditation
A path to the realization of the nature of mind through identifying with the Lama. This is the primary meditation of the Karma Kagyu lineage.

Diamond Mind Meditation
Diamond Mind is used to dissolve harmful impressions in the mind.

Meditating on the Buddha of Limitless Light
This is used as a preparation for the practice of Conscious Dying.

Meditations in our Buddhist centers
The meditations used in the Diamond Way Buddhist centers are traditional meditation practices of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. They were transmitted to Lama Ole Nydahl by various masters of the Lineage, notably by the 16th Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorje and translated to Western languages to give a direct access and understanding to Buddhist students in the West. more...

Meditation retreats
Buddhist meditation shows the mind to the practitioner. It reduces the influence of habits, of external expectations, as well as internalized, solidified patterns. A retreat of a few days or weeks tremendously amplifies such results by creating more distance to everyday life. more...