Diamond Way

Buddha gave instructions for three different types of people. Where people had strong confidence in their own and others' Buddha nature, Buddha taught the Diamond Way (skt. Vajrayana). On this highest level, the aim is the complete development of mind, the spontaneous effortlessness of the Great Seal (skt. Mahamudra).

Buddhism

The historical Buddha Shakyamuni gave 84,000 teachings for people to reach enlightenment. His methods include meditation, the study of philosophy, psychology, skillful debate, and above all, the cultivation of a pure view in all situations.

Meditation

In Buddhism, meditation means "effortlessly remaining in what is". This state may be brought about by calming and holding the mind, when compassion and wisdom are realized, or by working with our bodies' energy channels and meditating on light forms of Buddhas.

Teachers

Our teachers include H.H. 16th Karmapa Rigpe Dorje, H.H. 17th Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje, Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche, Lopon Tsechu Rinpoche, and Lama Ole Nydahl.

Books by Lama Ole Nydahl
The Way Things Are
The Way Things Are
A complete introduction to Buddhism for modern Westerners.
Buddha & Love
Buddha & Love
Practical advice for modern relationships through the timeless values of Buddhism.
Fearless Death
Fearless Death
How to be fearless in the face of death and share that confidence with others.
The Great Seal
The Great Seal
Limitless space and joy, the highest view of Diamond Way Buddhism.
Entering The Diamond Way
Entering The Diamond Way
Lama Ole Nydahl's adventurous path to Tibetan Buddhism.
Riding The Tiger
Riding The Tiger
The risks and joys from twenty years on the road bringing Tibetan Buddhism to the west.