Diamond Way Buddhist Group Albany belongs to an international non-profit network of over 600 lay Diamond Way Buddhist centers of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, founded by Lama Ole Nydahl and under the spiritual guidance of H.H. the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje.

Diamond Way Buddhism offers practical and effective methods to realize mind’s inherent richness for the benefit of all. With an accessible and modern style, it works with people’s confidence and desire, using every situation in life to develop fearlessness and joy. We always present a basic introduction for newcomers, and the meditations are guided in English.

Regular Program

Public meditations at the center are OPEN see below

Our public meditation evening consists of an introductory talk about Buddhism followed by a short guided meditation with explanations. Newcomers are welcome. No previous experience with Buddhism or meditation is required to attend, and questions are always encouraged.







Mondays OPEN FOR PUBLIC MEDITATION:

Monday, August 21 @ 7:30pm
DWBC of Albany
265 Morris Street, Albany NY 12208

Monday, August 28 @ 7:30pm
DWBC of Albany
265 Morris Street, Albany NY 12208

*BREAK* Monday, September 4 

Monday, September 11 @ 7:30pm
DWBC of Albany
265 Morris Street, Albany NY 12208

Monday, September 18 @ 7:30pm
DWBC of Albany
265 Morris Street, Albany NY 12208

Monday, September 25 @ 7:30pm
DWBC of Albany
265 Morris Street, Albany NY 12208

Thursday, September 28 
*365 Tour stops for dinner*

Monday, October 2 @ 7:30pm
DWBC of Albany
265 Morris Street, Albany NY 12208

Monday, October 9 @ 7:30pm
DWBC of Albany
265 Morris Street, Albany NY 12208

Monday, October 16 @ 7:30pm
DWBC of Albany
265 Morris Street, Albany NY 12208

Monday, October 23 @ 7:30pm
DWBC of Albany
265 Morris Street, Albany NY 12208

Monday, October 30 @ 7:30pm
DWBC of Albany
265 Morris Street, Albany NY 12208






H.H. 16th Karmapa
Rangjung Rigpe Dorje


H.H. 17th Karmapa
Trinlay Thaye Dorje


Lama Ole Nydahl &
Hannah Nydahl