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Diamond Way Meditation Practices

These are the main practices used in all Diamond Way Buddhist centres.

16th Karmapa Meditation
16th Karmapa meditation This 'Meditation on the Lama' (Skt. Guru Yoga, Tib. Lami Naljor) is a practical and comprehensive tool for enlightenment composed the 16th Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorje.

In the early 1970s the 16th Karmapa made Hannah and Lama Ole Nydahl the holders of this practice, with the wish that it is always keep fresh and on the cutting edge of western minds. The emphasis is on actively continuing the pure view, obtained in meditation, into daily life.

An effective method to identify with the enlightened qualities of the Karmapa, it is the basic practice of Diamond Way Buddhism and practiced at public group meditation sessions.

Black Coat
Black coat meditation Sung meditation invoking the central protector of the Karma Kagyu school, Black Coat (Tib. Dorje Bernagchen). This particular text was composed by the Eighth Karmapa Michoe Dorje (1507–1554)). It is a daily practice and is sung in Tibetan after public meditation sessions.




The Four Foundational Practices
The Four Foundational Practices (Tib Ngondro) are also known as the preliminary practices of the Great Seal (Skt. Mahamudra) as they lay the basis for realising the true nature of mind. Involving many repetitions, they create strong positive imprints, making one unshakeable. They may take several years to complete.

They are a translation of a meditation text known as 'The Vehicle for the Path of the Supreme', composed by the Ninth Karmapa, Wangchuk Dorje (1555-1603), taken from his 'Great Treatise of the Instructions of the Great Seal' (Rumtek Edition).

1st Practice: Refuge and the Enlightened Attitude
1st Practice:Refuge and the Enlightened Attitude This practice orients one's mind towards lasting values and develops the compassionate motivation to bring all beings to enlightenment. Taking refuge and developing tne Enlightened Attitude combined with prostrations also clears the subtle energy channels of the body.




2nd Practice: Diamond Mind Meditation
2nd Practice:Diamond Mind Meditation Diamond Mind (Skt. Vajrasattva, Tib. Dorje Sempa) practice especially targets the negative impressions accumulated through hatred and ill will, transforming them into mirror-like wisdom.




3rd Practice: Mandala Offerings
3rd Practice:Mandala Offerings This practice emphasises the accumulation of positive impressions and wisdom essential for recognizing the nature of mind.






4th Practice: Meditation on the Lama
4th Practice:Meditation on the Lama In this practice one invokes and opens up to the blessing of the Great Seal (Skt. Mahamudra) transmission lineage, the prerequisite to realising the state of the Great Seal.





Loving Eyes Meditation
Loving Eyes Meditation This meditation on the United Compassion of all Buddhas, Loving Eyes (Skt. Avalokiteshvara, Tib. Chenrezig) was composed by the 12th Century Siddha Tang Tong Gyalpo (1361-1485). It emphasises the development of loving kindness and compassion.





Eighth Karmapa Meditation
Eighth Karmapa Meditation This is a 'Meditation on the Lama' also known as 'The Guru Yoga in Four Sessions (Tib. Tun Shi Lame Naljor), this practice was composed by the Eighth Karmapa Michoe Dorje. It is used after having completed the Four Foundational Practices.


The texts of these meditations are available as booklets in all Diamond Way Buddhist centres, where one can also receive the corresponding explanations from experienced members of the groups.

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