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Diamond Way
A Karma Kagyu lay movement founded by Lama Ole Nydahl, with centers emphasizing meditation on the 16th Karmapa.
Diamond Way Buddhism is a lay organization in the Karma Kagyu tradition founded by Lama Ole Nydahl and Hannah Nydahl after receiving teachings from the 16th Karmapa. Centers typically offer guided meditations focused on the Karmapa and accessible introductions to Buddhist view for working adults.
The movement has a large European footprint and a distinctive organizational culture. Practitioners often combine weekly center practice with courses and travel to larger Diamond Way events.
Practices
Guru yoga on the 16th Karmapa
The signature guided meditation practiced in Diamond Way centers.
Ngöndro
Traditional preliminaries offered in course formats for lay practitioners.
Lectures & courses
Introductory talks on Buddhist view, meditation, and daily life.
Texts
The Way Things Are
Lama Ole Nydahl
Buddha & Love
Lama Ole Nydahl