Dear friends! Welcome to our site!

The teachings of Buddhism have remained a liberating gift for the last 2500 years.  Non dogmatic and without any gods or commandments, it has enabled people to benefit both others and themselves.  Especially today, with many independent thinkers and new communication techniques, it has become possible to collect and make accessible authentic Buddhist teachings, in fresh, and relevant ways. 

"Diamond Way Buddhism" offers a rich access to all levels of Buddhist teachings.  Diamond Way centers focus particularly on the teachings and methods of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.  The Karma Kagyu school is one of the four main schools that flourished in Tibet until 1959 when the teachings were carried over the Himalayas by qualified Lamas (Teachers) and brought to western countries.  

The Edmonton Diamond Way Buddhist Center is part of an international network of over 550 Buddhist Meditation Centers that are directed by Lama Ole Nydahl and under the spiritual guidance of H.H. the 17th Karmapa Thaye Dorje.  Lama Ole, along with his wife Hannah, have been integral forces in adapting the timeless wisdom of Diamond Way Buddhism to western society. 

The Diamond Way Buddhist Centers are comprised of lay people who strive to incorporate Buddhist methods and meditation into their daily lives. Members share the responsibility for all levels of centre organization, including guiding meditations, answering questions and giving explanations. All centre activity is unpaid, and done on the basis of idealism and friendship.

The links below are to introductory lectures on Youtube by Lama Ole

Lama Ole on "Meditation"

Lama Ole on "Mahamudra"

Lama Ole on "Karma"

Our Centre is located at 13015 - 117 Ave  [Click for map]

Check out the ongoing meditation schedule and special events. - UPDATED!