Events Timeline

Diamond Way Buddhism UK: Major Events Timeline

Having done more than a little sifting though the Diamond Way Buddhism UK archives, we at the Diamond Way Buddhism UK blog have put together a timeline of important dharma teachings and events from the very first visit of Lama Ole Nydahl to the UK in 1994 up to the present day. They are in reverse chronological order, together with a few photos and publicity designs. We’ll update this page periodically as more big events happen.

We’d love to hear any impressions or stories from anyone who attended any of these events. Especially, if you have any photos you’d like to share, please scan them and email them to: [email protected]

2011:

Video promoting Lama Ole Nydahl’s 2011 UK visit:

London

• Date: Thursday 10 November 2011
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitled “Buddhism in the Modern World”
• Venue: Camden Centre, Euston Road, London WC1
• Extra: see event report

Manchester

• Date: 8 November 2011
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitled “Meditation in Buddhism – Discover your Potential”
• Venue: Medici Ballroom, Manchester Renaissance Hotel, Blackfriars Street, Manchester M3 2EQ
• Extra: see event report

2010:

London

• Date: Monday 21 – Wednesday 22 September 2010
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitled “Limitless Freedom and Joy – an Introduction to Diamond Way Buddhism” (Sept. 21); lecture entitled “Death and Rebirth” followed by commentary on the “Pith Instructions of Mahamudra (Ganges Mahamudra)” by Tilopa.
• Venue: Beveridge Hall, Senate House, University of London, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU
• Extra: see event report

 

 

Brighton

• Date: Monday 20 September 2010
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitled “Buddhism in the West”
• Venue: Komedia Brighton, 44-47 Gardner Street, North Laine, Brighton BN1 1UN
• Extra: see event report

 

 

London

• Date: Monday 14 – Tuesday 15 June 2010
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: visit of Lama Ole Nydahl to London to attend Kalachakra Inititation given by H.H. Sakya Trizin, organised by Lama Jampa Thaye and the Dechen Community
• Venue: Kensington Town Hall on Hornton Street
• Extra: see event report

2009:

London

• Date: Monday 21 – Thursday 24 September 2009
• Teacher: Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche
• Event: Informal visit, oral transmissions of Four Foundational Practices, Eighth Karmapa Meditation and Third Karmapa’s Great Seal Wishes, explanations on the Mani Mantra
• Venue: London Diamond Way Buddhist Centre, 27 Johns Mews, London WC1N 2NS

Bath

• Date: Tuesday 22 September 2009
• Teacher: Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche
• Event: Explanations on Loving Eyes Meditation
• Venue: Bath Group, 4 Stuart Place, Bath BA2 3RQ

London

• Date: Friday 18 – Sunday 20 September 2009
• Teachers: Lama Ole and Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche
• Event: Course entitled “Meditation in Diamond Way Buddhism”: Friday 18, Lecture “Introduction to Buddhist Meditation” by Lama Ole Nydahl at Camden Centre; Saturday 19, “Building-up and Completion Phases of Meditation” – two lectures by Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche commenting on Jigme Lingpa’s “Ladder to Akanishta” followed by Q&A with Lama Ole Nydahl at The Mermaid Centre; Sunday 20, empowerment of Karma Pakshi by Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche at the Mermaid Centre
• Venues: Camden Centre, Euston Road, London WC1; The Mermaid Conference & Events Centre, Puddle Dock, London EC4V 3DB
• Extra: see event report

Newcastle

• Date: Thursday 17 September 2009
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitled “Discover Your Mind”
• Venue: Newcastle Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA

London

• Date: Wednesday 29 – Thursday 30 July 2009
• Teacher: 17^th Karmapa
• Events and Venues: Wednesday 29, Reception at National Gallery Café, Trafalgar Square; Thursday 30, empowerment of Marpa at Queen Elizabeth Hall, South Bank Centre, London SE1 8XX
• Extra: see event report

Liverpool

• Date: Wednesday 29 July 2009
• Teacher: 17th Karmapa
• Event: Sangha and centre blessing, oral transmissions of Four Foundational Practices and Third Karmapa’s Great Seal Wishes
• Liverpool Diamond Way Buddhist Centre, 61 Newsham Drive, Liverpool L6 7UQ

London

• Date: Saturday 25 – Sunday 26 April 2009
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Great Seal Course
• Venues: Camden Centre, Euston Road, London WC1 and Congress Centre, 23-28 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS

London

• Friday 13 June 2008
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitled “Buddhism in the West”
• Venue: Camden Centre, Euston Road, London WC1

2008:

Liverpool

• Date: Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 October 2008
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Meditation course entitled “The Art of The Moment”
• Venue: Contemporary Urban Centre, 41 Greenland Street, Liverpool L1 0BS

Exeter

• Date: Friday 10 October 2008
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitled: “Buddhism – a Tool for Modern Living”
• Venue: Peter Chalk Centre, University of Exeter The Queen’s Drive, Exeter, EX4

London

• Date: Thursday 9 October 2008
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Viewing of building proposed for the New London Centre; sangha meeting at Mayfair Library, 25 South Audley Street, London W1K 2PB

2007:

Liverpool

• Date: Friday 7 December 2007
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture on “Buddhism in Everyday Life”
• Venue: The Cornerstone Building, Hope at Everton, Shaw Street, Liverpool L3 8QB

London

• Date: Friday 8 – Sunday 10 June 2007
• Teachers: 17th Karmapa and Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Course entitled “The Buddha’s Highest Wisdom”: Friday 8, Lecture on “Buddhism Today” by Lama Ole Nydahl at Camden Centre; Saturday 9, Informal meeting with UK Sangha, teachings on the Enlightened Attitude, oral transmission of the Third Karmapa’s Great Seal Wishes, Buddhist Refuge ceremony and the Bodhisattva Promise by 17^th Karmapa at Friends Meeting House; Sunday 10, empowerment of White Tara by 17^th Karmapa at Friends Meeting House
• Venues: Friends Meeting House, 173-177 Euston Road, London NW1 2BJ; Camden Centre, Euston Road, London WC1
• Extra: Event report

2006:

London

• Friday 21 – Saturday 22 April 2006
• Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Weekend course entitled “Buddhism – Working With Mind”
• Camden Centre, Euston Road, London WC1 and Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1

2005:

London

• Date: Friday 5 – Monday 8 August 2005
• Teachers: 17th Karmapa, Lama Jigme Rinpoche and Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Course entitled “The Way of the Bodhisattva”: Friday 5, lecture on “The Karmapa and the Kagyu Lineage” by Lama Jigme Rinpoche at Friends Meeting House; Saturday 6, Teachings on the Enlightened Attitude, Buddhist Refuge ceremony, Bodhisattva promise by 17th Karmapa at Friends Meeting House; Sunday 7, empowerment of Marpa by 17th Karmapa at Friends Meeting House; Monday 8, Lecture on “The Way of the Bodhisattva” by Lama Ole Nydahl at Camden Centre
• Venues: Friends Meeting House, 173-177 Euston Road, London NW1 2BJ; Camden Centre, Euston Road, London WC1
• Extra: Event report

London

• Date: Tuesday 10 May 2005
• Teacher Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Two lectures entitled “Buddhism in the City”
• Venues: Lunchtime lecture at East Wintergarden, Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London E14; evening lecture at Kings College London, New Hunts House, Great Maze Pond

2004:

Shrewsbury

• Date: Wednesday 10 – Sunday 14 November 2004
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture on “Death and Rebirth” and Phowa Course
• Venue: Boreatton Park, Baschurch, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 2EZ

London

• Date: Saturday 17 April 2004
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitled “Cutting Edge Buddhism”
• Venue: Kings College, Waterloo Campus, Franklin-Wilkins Building, 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NN

2003:

London

• Date: Saturday 10 May 2003
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: two lectures entitled “Buddhist Powerfields: Mandalas” and “There is No Fear”
• Venue: Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre, Tait Building, City University, Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0HB

No Fear flyer V1

No Fear flyer V2

Mandalas flyer V1

Mandalas flyer V2

Reading

• Date: Sunday 11 May 2003
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitled “Buddhism for the Modern World”
• Venue: The Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH

Bath

• Date: Friday 9 May 2003
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitled “Fearlessness and Joy – Buddhism in Daily Life”
• Venue: University of Bath, BA2 7AY

2002:

London

• Date: Friday 11 – Sunday 13 October 2002
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Meditation Course
• Venue: Introductory Lecture Friday 11 “How Can I Get Enlightened?” at Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1. Lectures Saturday 12 an Sunday 13 in the Octagon Room, Queen Mary – University of London, Mile End Road, London E1 4NS

Liverpool

• Date: Thursday 10 October 2002
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitled “Freedom of Mind – Introduction to Diamond Way Buddhism”
• Venue: Neptune Theatre, Hanover Street, Liverpool L1 3DY

London

• Date: Monday 3 June 2002
• Teacher: Shamar Rinpoche
• Event: Questions and Answers (spontaneous visit)
• Venue: London Diamond Way Buddhist Centre, 27 Johns Mews, London WC1N 2NS

London

• Date: Monday 27 May 2002
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitled “Buddhism Today”
• Venue: Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1

2001:

London

• Date: Sunday 16 December 2001
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitled “Freedom and Buddhism”
• Venue: Room 101, University of London Union, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HY

London

• Date: Tuesday 29 May 2001
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture on “Buddhism Today”
• Venue: Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1

Edinburgh

• Date: Tuesday 28 March 2000
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitles “Way and Goal in Diamond Way Buddhism”
• Venue: Royal Botanic Garden Lecture Theatre, 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR
• Extra: Event report

2000

London

• Date: Monday 27 November 2000
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitled “Practical Buddhism”
• Venue: Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regents Park Road, London NW1 7AY

London

• Friday 16 – Sunday 18 June 2000
• Teachers: Lopön Tsechu Rinpoche and Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Course entitled “Buddhism in the City”: Friday 16, Introductory lecture by Lama Ole Nydahl; Saturday 17, Two lectures by Lama Ole Nydahl; Sunday 18, Empowerment of Diamond Mind in Union (Tib. Dorje Sempa yab yum) by Lopön Tsechu Rinpoche
• Venue: The Law Society’s Hall, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL
• Extra: see event report

London

• Date: Monday 27 March 2000
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitled “The Way Things Are”
• Venue: Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London WC1

1999:

London

• Date: Monday 15 November 1999
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture on “Buddhism and Desire”
• Venue: Room 101, University of London Union, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HY
• Extra: see Sunday Times interview with Lama Ole Nydahl

London

• Date: Friday 28 – Monday 31 May 1999
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Course entitled “Modern Buddhism – Ultimate Teachings on the Nature of Mind” – commentary on the Third Karmapa’s Great Seal (Skt. Mahamudra) Wishes
• Venue: Venue: Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regents Park Road, London NW1 7AY

1998:

London

• Date: Wednesday 11 November 1998
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitled “Modern Buddhism”
• Venue: Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regents Park Road, London NW1 7AY

London

• Date: Friday – Sunday 7 June 1998
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Meditation course entitled “More Space”
• Venue: Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1

1997:

Cambridge

• Date: Wednesday 12 November 1997
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitled “Modern Buddhism”
• Venue: The Peel Centre, Cambridge Unitarian Church, 5 Emmanuel Road, Cambridge, CB1 1JW

London

• Date: Monday 12 May 1997
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitled “Love and Partnership in Buddhism”
• Venue: Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1

1996:

London

• Date: Sunday 6 October 1996
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitled “Tibetan Buddhism in The West”
• Venue: Regents College, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NS

Cambridge

• Date: Wednesday 2 – Sunday 6 October 1996
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture on “Death and Rebirth” and Phowa Course
• Venue: St John’s College, Cambridge CB2 1TP

Cambridge

• Date: Wednesday 30 July 1996
• Teacher: Lopön Tsechu Rinpoche
• Event: Empowerment of Marpa
• Venue: Darwin College, Silver Street, Cambridge CB3 9EU

1995:

Cambridge

• Date: Monday 6 November 1995
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitled “Beyond Psychology”
• Venue: Fisher Building, St. John’s College, Cambridge CB2 1TP

1994:

Cambridge

• Date: Monday 31 October 1994
• Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl
• Event: Lecture entitled “Buddhism for Today”
• Venue: Fisher Building, St. John’s College, Cambridge CB2 1TP
• Extra: see “Rock n’ Roll Buddha” interview with Lama Ole Nydahl in Varsity magazine