Diamond Way Buddhism South Africa

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

Thank you for everything, dear Lama. Always together ❤️

19/05/2026

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06/05/2026

03/05/2026

We recently enjoyed 2 weeks of lectures, meditation, travelling together and going beyond our comfort zone with practitioners from around the world on our annual 365 tour. Much fun was had by all! If you're curious about Buddhism and meditation, feel free to contact us on [email protected]. We meet on Mondays and Wednesdays @ 18h30. One of our friendly members will gladly give you an introduction into what we do. 💎🤠🧘‍♀️

25/03/2026

23/12/2025

Is it true that we gain more power if we go beyond our limits again and again?

Lama Ole’s answer:
If you only do the number of chin-ups you can do easily, then you keep the muscles you already have. But to let your muscles grow, you have to do the couple of extra chin-ups at the end of the workout that hurt and are difficult.

Wherever we go beyond our limits, new space and freedom arises. Life can be compared to a rubber band: if it is never used, then one day it simply gets weak and breaks. But if one uses it again and again, then it stays pliable and useful. This means that it is good to give up one’s old habits and time and again go a little bit further than before. We should do this by trusting in space and in our own possibilities—never as an escapist reaction. This way we expand our potential—our life always stays fresh and new things can appear.
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22/12/2025

A joyful year-end celebration for the Cape Town Sangha! Join us in the New Year again for meditation every Monday and Wednesday @ 18h30. Newcomers are welcome on Monday at 18h00. Contact is on [email protected] for any questions you might have.

18/11/2025

Question: Should we consciously avoid ideas and concepts, or just consider them tools?

Lama Ole’s answer:

I wouldn’t avoid concepts, because they can be convenient and useful. On the other hand, I would always remind myself that they are all only a dream. They weren’t there yesterday and will be gone tomorrow. So we know that concepts are pictures in the mirror but not the mirror itself. The truth and wisdom of space itself are profoundly meaningful. It’s in the vibration of every atom. It’s truer than all our concepts, ideas, and thoughts, and we are part of this space.

In fact, we can act much more effectively if we don’t continuously ask “why?” and “what for?” and so on. A lot of our everyday mental activity is like a coup d’état in a banana republic: Only two or three aspects of the radiant jewel that is our mind tries to dominate everything. The ability to understand mathematics, to create poetry, or to do many other things is suddenly dominated by our intellect, pride, expectations, fears, and so on.

It’s beneficial to dissolve this so that these abilities can arise when they are needed and disappear when they are no longer necessary. This has deep meaning. At work, one or another quality is very useful, and when it’s not needed anymore, one can do something else—maybe fall in love, explore nature, or discover how exciting the here and now is. But if one always hangs on to everything, is never in the moment, then one is neurotic.

It is this “both-and” state of mind that we should strive for. Try to always do what is right in front of your nose without being distracted. That is real freedom.

Source: https://lama-ole-nydahl.org/questions/category/view-and-meditation/

10/11/2025

A wonderful meditation weekend enjoyed by all. Curious? Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays @ 18h30 for meditation. We hold introductory lectures on Mondays for newcomers. Email [email protected] for more info 🧘‍♂️☀️