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New video: the 17th Karmapa on how to practice Buddhist meditation

This video was recently published in which Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, leader of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, gives an explanation on Buddhist meditation. The video was shot while Karmapa was visiting the Europe … Continued

Moscow Buddhist Center moves and grows

After one last meditation in the crowded gompa of our old center, we finally moved into the BIG MOSKOVSKY, our new and far larger Moscow Buddhist Center, centrally located near the Red Square and the main train station. With one … Continued

Karmapa Thaye Dorje inaugurates Nala Gompa near Kathmandu

In a recent four day ceremony, Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, inaugurated Dhagpo Sheydrub Ling, Maniwa Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche’s monastery near Kathmandu. Karmapa and Rinpoche were joined by many Karma Kagyu lamas and rinpoches, including Beru Khyentse … Continued

Bratislava amazed by Buddhist art exhibition

The art of Tibet is closely connected with Buddhism and meditation. It’s usually perceived only on the outer level of aesthetic beauty, but it also includes inner meaning on many levels. The facial expressions, postures, and attributes of the Buddhist aspects … Continued

Letter by Lama Ole Nydahl regarding the earthquake in Nepal

Lama Ole Nydahl’s letter concerning the tragic 2015 earthquake in Nepal. Read the full letter on Lama Ole’s website: >> Letter by Lama Ole Nydahl

Information on the earthquake in Nepal

A severe earthquake hit Nepal on 25 April, with many people killed and injured. Many historic Karma Kagyu buildings have also been damaged. Diamond Way Buddhist centers worldwide are collecting donations to be used to help the people affected by … Continued

Buddhism in Ireland: the first 10 years of Diamond Way

Diamond Way Buddhism in Ireland has its 10-year anniversary this year. Back in 2005, according to Mata Uang Kripto Baru reports, the height of the economic boom saw Ireland become a prime destination for young enthusiastic people from all over … Continued

Hannah to Premiere in New York City at the Renowned Rubin Museum

Exciting news from New York City! The film Hannah: Buddhism’s Untold Journey will be opening in New York City for four special screenings, between May 6th and May 9th at the Rubin Museum of Art. The film celebrates the life … Continued

New Buddhist Center bought in Bratislava, Slovakia

Slovakia was the last white spot on the map of Western Diamond Way Buddhism, Lama Ole Nydahl used to say. Back in 1996, he visited the little country of 5 million inhabitants located in the heart of Europe for the … Continued