Karma Kagyue Diamond Way Buddhist Retreat Center "Karma Guen"

19/05/2026

18/05/2026

23/04/2026

Dear friends,
We are happy to share pictures from our Easter course with Lama Jigme Rinpoche — one of the three main annual gatherings of the Diamond Way sangha at Karma Guen, was held in the beginning of April.

Our centre was founded in 1987 by Lama Ole Nydahl and Hannah Nydahl, and has been a vibrant place of Buddhist practice ever since.

Each year we host:

* Three main courses: Easter, Summer and Autumn with our linage lamas and Travelling Teachers
* Meditation weekends with Travelling Teachers throughout the year
* Open private retreats available all year round

Whether you are a long-time practitioner or simply curious about Diamond Way Buddhism, you are always welcome at Karma Guen.

Learn more at www.karmaguen.org

21/04/2026

Dear friends,

In cooperation with the University of Malaga (UMA), the International Institute for Tibetan and Asian Studies (ITAS) is offering a three-day intensive Tibetan language course in Karma Guen.

We are happy to offer you a possibility to taste the Tibetan language.

Basics for Tibetan Studies: Learning the Tibetan Alphabet

15 – 17 June 2026 (3 days)

Registration and more about the course - https://itas-uni.eu/2026/04/20/basics-for-tibetan-studies-learning-the-tibetan-alphabet-15-17-june-2026/

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14/04/2026

Dear friends,

We invite you to learn about Buddhism and Karma Kagyu lineage with meditation on the 16th Karmapa every Sunday at 11:00 in Karma Guen.
The lecture will be held in the big gompa.
Language : english and spanish
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Te invitamos a aprender sobre el Budismo y la línea Karma Kagyu con meditación en el 16º Karmapa, todos los domingos a las 11:00 en Karma Guen.
La charla será en la gran gompa.
Idioma: inglés y español

24/03/2026

Dear friends,

We are delighted to share that the Easter Course in Spain with Jigme Rinpoche will begin very soon, and we look forward to welcoming you.

You can find the full program(27th March - 5th April) here:
🇬🇧 English: https://www.karmaguen.org/event/easter-course-2026/
🇪🇸Spanish: https://www.karmaguen.org/es/event/curso-de-pascua2026/

Registration:
https://registration.karmaguen.org/

Kindly note that tickets for the program at the Benalmádena Stupa are not included in this registration.

For transportation, please arrange your shuttle by contacting the transport team at least two days in advance: [email protected]

If you would like to reserve a bed in the dormitory, please contact Karma Guen directly: [email protected]

We very much look forward to meeting you all soon.

19/03/2026

Happy 85th Birthday, dear Lama Ole 🙏

With deep gratitude, we wish you a long, healthy life filled with strength and joy. Thank you for your constant inspiration, for leading by example, and for making the Dharma—the Buddha’s teachings—accessible to so many of us.

Your wisdom and fearless activity continue to guide and uplift countless beings. May your enlightened activity benefit others for many years to come.

With love, respect, and appreciation today and always

17/03/2026

Dear all ,
We are happy invite you for the buddhist evening lecture, this Saturday (21.03.2026)

20:00 Lecture with lama Oles student Wojtek Tracewski “The Six Liberating Actions” followed by 16th Karmapa meditation ( small gompa)
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Estimados todos:
Nos complace invitaros a la charla budista de esta tarde, este sábado (21 de marzo de 2026).

A las 20:00 h, charla a cargo de Wojtek Tracewski, discípulo del lama Oles, titulada «Las seis acciones liberadoras», seguida de una meditación dedicada al XVI Karmapa (en la pequeña gompa).

27/02/2026

Dear Sangha friends,

We are happy to invite you to join us for the Easter Course in Spain 🇪🇸
Teachings and empowerments will take place at Karma Guen and the Stupa Benalmádena
📍 from March 27 to April 5, 2026 🗓️

📝 Registration is open now:
https://registration.karmaguen.org/

📖 PROGRAM:
The full program will be announced soon.

21/02/2026

Dear friends,
We are happy to invite you to a meditation weekend with Roland Beck, student of Lama Ole, at Karma Guen

Please register here: [email protected]

27.02 -01.03.2026

Friday, February 27
20:00 – Lecture: “Karma – Causality” (Small Gompa)

Saturday, February 28
16:00 – 18:00 – Lecture: “Love and Partnership” (Small Gompa)
20:00 – 16th Karmapa meditation followed by Q&A session (Small Gompa)

Sunday, March 1
11:00 – 13:30 – Lecture: “Using our methods to remove disturbing emotions and appearing obstacles on the way” (Big Gompa)