Buddhist News from Diamond Way Buddhism

EC Summer Course 2026

The 2026 International Summer Course was the first course to take place following the passing of Lama Ole Nydahl. Held annually at the Europe Center, this two-week gathering brings together Dharma friends from many countries to practice and share the … Continued

Last farewell to Lama Ole Nydahl

Over the past two weeks, around ten thousand people from around the world had come to the Europe Center in Immenstadt to say a personal farewell to Lama Ole. Today, that time came to a close. As Lama Ole’s body … Continued

Farewell to Lama Ole

On May 22, Jigme Rinpoche opened the condolence room at the Europe Center. Over the Pentecost weekend, around 5,000 Buddhists came to pay their last respects to Lama Ole Nydahl. One by one, they approached and stood at Lama Ole’s … Continued

In honour of Lama Ole Nydahl: Karmapa leads farewell ceremonies at the Europe Center

On May 21, 2026, following the completion of Lama Ole Nydahl’s Thugdam, Thaye Dorje, H.H. the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, opened the farewell ceremonies at the Europe Center in Immenstadt, in the presence of eminent Rinpoches and Lamas of the Karma … Continued

Lama Ole Nydahl passed away

Deeply moved, we share the news that our teacher Lama Ole, has left his body. “In a completely natural and peaceful way – marked as always, by immense love and strength”, he passed away surrounded by his family on 18 … Continued

Lama Ole’s 85th birthday

On Mar 19th Lama Ole celebrated his 85th birthday. A few hundred friends from all over the world came to EC to congratulate and show their thankfulness. His Holiness the 17th Karmapa Thaye Dorje, H.E the 4thJamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche … Continued

Condolences on the passing of Ju Mipham Rinpoche

With deepest respect, we mourn the passing of Ju Mipham Rinpoche, the father of Thaye Dorje, H.H. 17th Karmapa. The outstanding 3rd Ju Mipham Rinpoche blessed us with his presence during his sojourns in the Diamond Way centers in Europe … Continued

International Summer Course 2025

The Summer Course requires approximately one year to be prepared Every year around the beginning of August Diamondway Buddhists from all over the world meet at the Europe Center in Immenstadt, Allgäu to receive teachings and empowerments for their daily … Continued

Condolences on the passing of Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche

The great Karma Kagyu Lama, Maniwa Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche, has passed away. In the midst of this profound loss, we remember with gratitude his immense qualities and activity.