Diamond Way Buddhism of the Karma Kagyu lineage Slovakia

Welcome to the website about Diamond Way Buddhism of the Karma Kagyu tradition in Slovakia under the spiritual guidance of H.H. 17th Karmapa Trinlay Thaye Dorje and directed by Lama Ole Nydahl. It aims to present the richness of Buddha's teachings to modern western people and to inform about activities, projects and buddhist centers of our lineage in Slovakia. More...

Centers in Slovakia

News

Lama Ole Nydahl passed away

18.05.2026

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 May 2026, at the Europe Center (The International Diamondway Buddhist Center, Germany) where many of his students and friends from around the world had gathered to meditate together over the past few weeks.

Karmapa's message on the passing of Lama Ole Nydahl

18.05.2026

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, shares a message on the passing of Lama Ole Nydahl.

The Summer Course with Jigme Rinpoche in Becske/Hungary

07.05.2026

From 28th to 31st May 2026 the Summer Course with the Lama Jigme Rinpoche will take place in the Diamond Way Buddhist Retreat Center Becske in Hungary. The program and other information are at the course website.