17th Karmapa Thaye Dorje on the Diamond Way Buddhism Website

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

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

The Summer Course 2019 has started

Every summer since 2008, friends from around the world travel to our Europe Center in Immenstadt, Germany, to meditate and listen to teachings together at the International Summer Course. This year, many arrived weeks ago to volunteer their time and … Continued

Karmapa to visit our Europe Center in Immenstadt, Germany

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, will teach at the Europe Center in Immenstadt from August 2 to 4, 2019. He will also introduce his son Thugsey, who was born last year. The teachings will be live-streamed from the … Continued

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

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

Kagyu Monlam 2014 – annual gathering of the Karma Kagyu Buddhist school in Bodh Gaya

The annual Kagyu Monlam in Bodh Gaya at the Mahabodhi temple brings together Buddhist masters, monks and lay followers from the Karma Kagyu lineage worldwide for a week-long program. In 2014, it took place from 15 to 21 December. The Mahabodhi temple … Continued

Karmapa’s Swayambhu monastery renovation project

Begun this year in earnest, the renovation of the Swayambhu Monastery belonging to HH 17th Karmapa Thaye Dorje has already brought great results. Essential works such as the water and wastewater infrastructure have been completed. The roof is now waterproof, … Continued

H.H. 17th Karmapa Thaye Dorje affirms responsibility to find Shamar Rinpoche

H.H. Karmapa Thaye Dorje, the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage, yesterday announced that it is his “solemn duty and responsibility alone to find the authentic incarnation of His Holiness Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche”. The 14th Shamar Rinpoche, Mipham Chokyi Lodro, … Continued