The place was found in 1988, and the next year it was bought by Lama Ole Nydahl and Greek friends. Many high Lamas have visited the place, including Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Topka Rinpoche, Lopon… more
The Athens Diamond Way Buddhist Center was founded in 1975 when Lama Ole Nydahl visited Athens for the first time. His Holiness the 16th Karmapa, Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, and many high Karma Kagyu lamas have… more
Dhagpo Rigdrol Ling retreat center is a Buddhist Congregation officially recognized by the Hellenic State. It is situated on its own land in the heart of the peninsula of Halkidiki in Northern Greece at a height of 1,000 meters.… more
The place was found in 1988, and the next year it was bought by Lama Ole Nydahl and Greek friends. Many high Lamas have visited the place, including Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Topka Rinpoche, Lopon… more
Since the late 1970s Lama Ole Nydahl has been visiting Thessaloniki to give lectures. The first Buddhist Center of Thessaloniki was founded then but had a short lifetime. Nevertheless, old karmic bonds and maturity of older and newer… more
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