Diamond Way Buddhism Ireland CLG

Diamond Way Buddhism Ireland operates Buddhist centres that are part of a global network of over six hundred Diamond Way centres within the Karma Kagyu lineage. The organisation was established by Lama Ole and Hannah Nydahl following the wishes of the sixteenth Karmapa and currently operates under the patronage of the seventeenth Karmapa Thaye Dorje. The centres provide a non-monastic, Western-style environment where individuals can access Buddhist wisdom, meditate collectively, and participate in community activities.

The company offers public meditation evenings and specific introductory sessions for beginners in locations including Dublin and Killarney. These events typically feature a brief introduction to fundamental Buddhist topics followed by guided meditation, primarily focusing on the Meditation on the sixteenth Karmapa. Participation is open to all without obligation or cost, allowing both newcomers and experienced practitioners to engage with traditional teachings presented in a modern context.

The organisation aims to help people realise their potential for enlightenment through understanding cause and effect and developing compassion and wisdom. By teaching meditation methods that identify with one’s own Buddha nature, the centres support participants in experiencing the timeless nature of mind. The services are designed to be accessible, offering practical tools for gaining insight into life’s situations and achieving lasting happiness through the practice of Buddhism.