The Diamond Way

The Diamond Way belongs to the teachings given by the historical Buddha. Because of its practical approach, which is closely related to life, the Diamond Way is the most widespread form of Buddhism outside of traditionally Buddhist countries. Initially, it existed in India and then in Tibet until the Chinese occupation. Lama Ole Nydahl, one of the founders of the Diamond Way Buddhism Foundation, was a student of the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorje (also known in the West) who fled Tibet to India before the Chinese invasion in 1959. His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Thaye Dorje, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa's successor, is the spiritual authority of the Diamond Way Buddhism Foundation.