Buddhist meditation centre in Toruń is one of 640 Diamond Way centres in the world. The centre was founded by Lama Ole and his wife Hannah. It is under the spiritual guidance of 17th Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje, head of Karma Kagyu Lineage, which is one of the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism.
In the late 60s of the 20th century, Hannah and her husband Ole met 16th Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorje during their trip to India and Nepal. He was the greatest master of meditation of his times, and they became his students. After a few years, Karmapa asked them to spread Diamond Way teachings around the world and to found centres. The first centres appeared in Europe, Americas, Russia, then in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Japan, Hong Kong, Nepal, and Israel.
Since then, they have founded 640 lay centres, including several dozen in Poland.
Diamond Way Centres are places where lay practitioners gather for common meditations, individual practice, lectures, and meditation courses. Lectures and meditation courses are guided in native languages and in styles suitable for our culture. They are for beginners as well as more experienced people. The centres are maintained by all practitioners on a voluntary basis.
We meet several times a week to meditate together. Everyone can try and see if Buddhist meditation is right for him or her. No special preparation is needed. The meditation is conducted in Polish. We are a group of people—a sangha—for whom Diamond Way Buddhism is something important, something that aligns with our way of perceiving the world. If you come, there will certainly be someone who has been meditating for a while and can answer basic questions.
The centre runs fully thanks to membership donations and donations from lectures, meditation courses, and other events.
The basis of Buddhist practice consists of the so-called three pillars: knowledge, meditation, and action. By attending lectures and reading books, we get to know the teachings of the Buddha. Through meditation, the view contained in these teachings becomes a practical experience. We apply this experience in everyday life, maintaining the highest view and using every situation as an opportunity for development. Learn more about Buddhism at www.buddyzm.pl
People who would like to visit the center for the first time and receive introductory explanations about meditation, as well as answers to questions about the basics of Buddhism, are welcome twice a week to the so-called. Projekt Start w Piątek | 18:30
After the explanations, you can participate in a meditation that lasts about half an hour. It does not require knowledge of complicated texts or wearing any special clothing. The practice is free of charge and conducted in Polish. People who cannot attend the Project Start sessions or have any questions are welcome to contact us by phone (502 323 469 - Ola). For those visiting for the first time, the instructor always provides a brief introduction. You can also buy books about Buddhism at the center.
The main practice performed in our centers is the 16th Karmapa Meditation, which we invite you to attend on the following days:
Tuesday – 7:00 PM
Wednesday – 5:00 PM
Friday – 7:30 PM
The 8th Karmapa meditation is intended only for individuals who have completed the Ngöndro practices and received permission from Lama Ole to practice it.
Saturday - 10:00 AM
The highest truth
is the highest joy,
is the highest way of functioning
— Lama Ole Nydahl
Diamond Way Buddhist Meditation Centre in Toruń
ul. Antczaka
28c
87-100 Toruń
502 323 469 - Ola
karma.kagyu.torun@gmail.com
Buddyjski Związek Diamentowej Drogi Linii Karma Kagyu
55 1020 1866 0000 1602 0095 6755
SWIFT/IBAN: BPKOPLPW
Two types of transfer titles (Dwa rodzaje tytułów przelewu):
• Donation for religious purposes (Darowizna na cele kultu religijnego)
• Membership fee (Składka) – for the members paying their fees
