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05/18/2026

Lama Ole Nydahl passed away
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.

His tireless activity for Buddhism in the West and the Karma Kagyu lineage fills us with great gratitude. Lama Ole dedicated his life entirely to the mission of the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, and since 1972, he founded over 650 Diamond Way Buddhist centers worldwide, visited them regularly, and took care of his countless students with boundless devotion.

For us, as his students and friends, Lama Ole remains in our hearts as a powerful, great teacher who shared everything with us.

Following Lama Ole’s example, we will continue his work in unity.

Immenstadt, Europe Center, 18 May 2026
diamondway-buddhism.org, on behalf of the worldwide Sangha of Diamond Way Buddhism of the Karma Kagyu lineage

05/15/2026

Lama Ole Nydahl is one of the few Westerners fully qualified as a Lama and meditation teacher in the Karma Kagyu Buddhist tradition. He began teaching Buddhism in Europe at the request of the 16th Karmapa. His unique synthesis of modern style and ancient wisdom helped create the largest body of students practicing Diamond Way Buddhist methods in the West.
Our Centre opens regularly at 7pm on Wednesdays with a 10 minute talk followed by meditation. Introductory talks on Diamond Way Buddhism are on the 1st Wednesday of every month.
For more information go to www.diamondway.org/calgary or call 587-329-1416.
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05/06/2026

We wish to take this time to wish the 17th Karmapa, a joyous birthday on this May 6th. May His Holiness live a long and healthy life. Thank you for your continuous enlightened activity, wisdom, and compassion.
The 17th Karmapa is the spiritual head of the Karma Kagyu lineage and Diamond Way Buddhism.
Our Centre opens regularly at 7pm on Wednesdays with a 10 minute talk followed by meditation. Introductory talks on Diamond Way Buddhism are on the First Wednesday of every month. For more information go to
www.diamondway.org/calgary or call 587-329-1416.
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04/17/2026

Celebrating Hannah Nydahl (1946-2007) She was a student of H.H. the 16th Karmapa Rigpe Dorje, the great Lopön Tsechu Rinpoche, and many other teachers. Together with her husband Lama Ole, she helped to bring the authentic teachings of the Karma Kagyu to the West.
Our Centre opens regularly at 7pm on Wednesdays with a 10 minute talk followed by meditation. Introductory talks on Diamond Way Buddhism are on the First Wednesday of every month.
For more information go to www.diamondway.org/calgary or call 587-329-1416.
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03/19/2026

Happy Birthday Lama Ole🎶
March 19, we celebrate your 87 birthday and over 50 years of Diamond Way Buddhism in the West.
Thank you for your tireless activity❤️
Lama Ole Nydahl is one of the few Westerners fully qualified as a Lama and meditation teacher in the Karma Kagyu Buddhist tradition. He began teaching Buddhism in Europe at the request of the 16th Karmapa. His unique synthesis of modern style and ancient wisdom helped create the largest body of students practicing Diamond Way Buddhist methods in the West.
Our Centre opens regularly at 7pm on Wednesdays with a 10 minute talk followed by meditation. Introductory talks on Diamond Way Buddhism are on the 1st Wednesday of every month.
For more information go to www.diamondway.org/calgary or call 587-329-1416.
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02/18/2026

After two amazing lectures in January and February, we are off to Germany in March to meet with our dear Lama Ole Nydahl.
We will still be holding our weekly meditations and talks, even in March. Everyone is welcome. For more information go to www.diamondway.org/calgary or call 587-329-1416.

01/28/2026

We are pleased to announce, a weekend of talks in February with long time student of Lama Ole Nydahl’s, Gretchen Newmark. Everyone is welcome. Contact the centre for more information.
Our Centre opens regularly at 7pm on Wednesdays with a 10 minute talk followed by meditation. Introductory talks on Diamond Way Buddhism are on the first Wednesday of every month.
For more information go to www.diamondway.org/calgary or call 587-329-1416.
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12/28/2025

We are pleased to announce, a weekend of talks in January with long time student of Lama Ole Nydahl’s, Juraj Turek. Everyone is welcome. Contact the centre for more information.
Our Centre opens regularly at 7pm on Wednesdays with a 10 minute talk followed by meditation. Introductory talks on Diamond Way Buddhism are on the first Wednesday of every month.
For more information go to www.diamondway.org/calgary or call 587-329-1416.
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05/06/2025

Wishing you, Karmapa Thaye Dorge a most wonderful birthday!

04/17/2025

Hannah Nydahl (1946-2007) was a student of H.H. the 16th Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, the great Lopön Tsechu Rinpoche, and many other teachers. Together with her husband Lama Ole, she helped to bring the authentic teachings of the Karma Kagyu to the West.
Our Centre opens regularly at 7pm on Wednesdays with a 10 minute talk followed by meditation. Introductory talks on Diamond Way Buddhism are on the First Wednesday of every month. Please go to our website to to review our current covid safety requirements to attend the centre.
For more information go to www.diamondway.org/calgary or call 587-329-1416.

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7628 Elbow Drive SW
Calgary, AB
T2V1K2

Website

http://www.diamondway.org/calgary/

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