Buddhism Seattle

The Diamond Way Buddhist Center Seattle is part of an international network of over 600 meditation centers (~35 in US) in the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Our centers are friendly places where people get access to Buddha’s timeless wisdom in a form comprehensible to western, critical minds. We meditate together, share experience and actively participate in the Center activities. more about our center

Diamond Way centers were all established by lama Ole Nydhal. His Buddhist activity started when he traveled to Himalaya in early 1970s with his wife Hannah. There they met H.H. 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, head of the Kagyu school, one of the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism. After a few years Karmapa asked Ole and Hannah to bring teachings to the Western World. Ever since, they have been giving teachings traveling around the world and starting centers. The centers are now still directed by lama Ole, and are enjoying spiritual guidance of H.H. 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje. more about teachers

Our group consists of people and families, who work full time jobs, and incorporate Diamond Way teachings and meditations into their daily lives. Our members share responsibility for guiding meditations, answering questions, and giving explanations about Buddhism; our work is unpaid, and based on idealism and friendship.