"I teach because you and all beings seek happiness and try to avoid suffering. I teach "the way things are." - Buddha Shakyamuni

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This website is devoted to Karma Kagyu school of Diamond Way Buddhism in Riga, Latvia. We are one of the meditation centres founded and directed by Lama Ole Nydahl. Currently our centres are under the spiritual guidance of the King of Yogis in Tibet, 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Trinlay Thaye Dorje.

	News   On June 21 - 24th H. H. 17th Karmapa is visiting Lithuania for the first time.  Gyalwa Karmapa will give teachings on compassion and Loving Eyes (tib. Chenrezig, sansc. Avalokiteśvara) empowerment in Stupkalnis retreat centre. Travelplan Lama Ole Nydahl (PDF)		Projects   Riga Buddhist Centre Reconstruction Project "Europe Center" The International Diamond Way Buddhist Project

Lama Ole’s activities in the Baltics