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When we dream that we don't obtain what we want, we can suffer both physical and mental pain. When we realize the illusory nature of the dream, there is no more room for suffering.
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...
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 Kagyu lineage and several thousand students. More...
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.
Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, shares a message on the passing of Lama Ole Nydahl.