Lama Ole Nydahl is a highly respected teacher of Buddhist meditation. He provides an easy access to meditation and shows that it is not something mystical or inaccessible. He gives an empowering approach to daily life focusing on what we truly are: human beings full of potential and living manifestations of love. This direct and practical meditation helps you realise your true potential and make the most of every day.
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Lama Ole Nydahl on Buddhist Meditation – video
Friday, April 22nd, 2011Lama Ole Nydahl – The Six Paramitas
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
Lama Ole Nydahl in Copenhagen 2009 (Photo: JR Petersen)
This teaching on the Six Paramitas or “Six Liberating Actions” was published in 2007 in Issue 19 of the magazine “Buddhism Today”. The original can be seen here.
The Six Paramitas – Lama Ole Nydahl
Buddhism Today Issue 19
Whoever wants to succeed in life, and perhaps also hold responsibility for others, will have to skirt a few constricting rules. With welfare states encroaching ever more on people’s lives and the search of human beings for freedom, it is hardly advisable to be totally law-abiding in the world. For this reason, Buddha taught the way of the bodhisattvas. It supplies the motivation and insight for practical people who maintain societies and have families. With this attitude, they can transform their everyday choices and experiences into steps toward liberation and enlightenment.
Sanskrit has the word ita. It means an action that is simply good (i.e., that would be recognized as such whether on Greenland or in the Congo). Buddha, however, speaks of param-itas. What does this prefix param mean? It means “trans” or “that which takes one beyond.” “Normal” kind deeds fill mind with pleasant impressions. They mature under given conditions as states of happiness, making mind confident. Mind then dares to observe that which knows and surrounds its experiences; that is, itself. As long as the notion persists that (more…)
Lama Ole Nydahl’s 70th birthday and Chotrul Düchen, a “Ten Million Multiplier”
Saturday, March 19th, 2011
Lama Ole Nydahl
Today, 19 March 2011, marks several special occasions. Firstly, we wish a very happy 70th birthday to our great teacher Lama Ole Nydahl – may he live long and may his vast activity continue to benefit countless beings!
Message from Lama Ole Nydahl to H.H. 17th Karmapa on the 900th anniversary of the 1st Karmapa Dusum Khyenpa
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011
Lama Ole Nydahl’s New Year’s letter 2011
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011
Lama Ole Nydahl
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.
Lama Ole Nydahl on Crazy Wisdom
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
Lama Ole Nydahl at the Europe Center, August 2010
The following text is an interview with Lama Ole Nydahl made by Artur Przybyslawski in the bus from Katowice to Warsaw on 15th of April 2003. It forms the introduction to the Polish edition of Divine Madman. The Sublime Life and Songs of Drukpa Kunley, “Szalony Jogin Drukpa Kunlej“. It is also held on the Buddha Channel TV web portal. Enjoy!
Long Life Wishes for Lama Ole Nydahl by Lopön Tsechu Rinpoche
Monday, November 15th, 2010
Lama Ole Nydahl
Long Life Wishes for Lama Ole Nydahl
Composed by Lopön Tsechu Rinpoche (1918-2003)
From the Nordic Land of Viking strength
You have awakened your connection
To the fearless Karma Kamtsang
Bringing the gem of Dharma to those in the West
Awesome Lama Ole, may your activity remain firm
Recognized by His Holiness the 16th Karmapa
As a protector and teacher worth respect
Your tireless activity spreads through this world like fresh breeze
Great protector and friend to all, Lama Ole
May your power and love remain
Trustworthy and honest, You teach
“The Way Things Are” without flinching
In such a Dark Age, a teacher like you is so rare
For the sake of all, we appeal to all Buddhas
To grant you a very long life.
Lama Ole Nydahl’s website re-launched
Monday, November 1st, 2010
Lama Ole Nydahl’s website has undergone an impressive redesign and was re-launched today:
The site features an interesting biographical section, including his first contact with Buddhism in 1968, the transmissions he received from his teachers, and a review of his activity since 1972. There is also a section on his work, describing his introductory lectures and courses, meditation on Conscious Dying (Tib. Phowa), The Great Seal (Tib. Mahamudra), The Four Foundational Practices, and 72 hour meditations on “Loving Eyes” (Tib. Chenresig). You can also find details about his main teachers: H.H. the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, H.H. the 17th Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje, Kunzig Sharmar Rinpoche, Lopon Tsechu Rinpoche and Kalu Rinpoche.
Enjoy!
