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Diamond Way

By Kaileigh.bri

  • The Beginning

    The 16th Karmapa(Rangjung Rigpe Dorje) sent Ole and Hannah Nydahl to the West to spread Buddhism.

  • First Diamond Way Center

    The first Diamond Way Buddhist center was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark.

  • The 16th Karmapa passes away

    Rangjung Rigpe Dorje passed away, causing uncertainty about the next Karmapa.

  • The Buddhist Center in Hamburg

    The Buddhist Center in Hamburg was established and is one of Europe's largest Buddhist centers.

  • The Diamond Way Buddhist centers in Russia

    The first Diamond Way Buddhist centers opened in Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

  • Buddhist summer courses

    Large Buddhist summer courses begin in Kassel, Germany, bringing thousands together for teachings.

  • Buddhist Center in Poland

    The Buddhist Center in Warsaw, Poland, was established as one of the largest in Eastern Europe.

  • Mantra Retreat

    The first 10,000-Mantra Retreat was held in Karma Berchen Ling, Greece.

  • Online teachings

    First, online teachings and guided meditations are started.

  • Global Diamond Way meeting

    The first global Diamond Way meeting was held in Karma Guen, Spain.

  • Summer Course in Germany

    Large in-person gatherings, such as the Karma Kagyu Summer Course in Germany, resume after COVID-19.

  • Diamond Way Today

    Diamond Way continues expanding in South America and Asia.