In December 1983, Lama Ole Nydahl held his first lecture in Linz. One and a half years later, in May 1983, due to his inspiration, the first center in the Old City was opened. Many Lamas and Rinpoches of the… more
Buddhist Centers: Austria
Bludenz Diamond Way Buddhist Group
The Bludenz Diamond Way Buddhist Group was founded in 2002 according to the wishes of Lama Ole Nydahl. We have meditation on 16th Karmapa twice a week. Members of the sangha do Ngöndro practices at the center and we… more
Bregenz Bodhi Path Buddhist Center
Bodhi Path is an international organization of Buddhist centers and groups founded by the 14th Shamar Rinpoche (also known as the 14th Shamarpa). Our purpose is to explore the methods and wisdom of the timeless teachings of the Buddha… more
Bregenz Diamond Way Buddhist Center
The Diamond Way Buddhist Center was founded in 1994 according to the wishes of Lama Ole Nydahl. First we met in Bregenz and after in different places around. In 2010 we came back to Bregenz and since 2015 we… more
Graz Diamond Way Buddhist Center
In its roots, the Graz Diamond Way Buddhist Center dates back to the year 1972, when Lama Ole Nydahl – following the wishes of the 16th Karmapa – started his activity as a Diamond Way Buddhist Lama by giving… more
Innsbruck Diamond Way Buddhist Center
The Innsbruck Diamond Way Buddhist Center offers regular meditation on the 16th Karmapa. more
Judenburg Diamond Way Buddhist Center
The Judenburg Diamond Way Buddhist Center was founded in 2008 according to the wishes of Lama Ole Nydahl. We have meditation on 16th Karmapa three times a week. Members of the sangha do Ngöndro practices at the center, and… more
Karma Kagyü Sangha Vienna
Karma Kagyü Sangha Vienna is located in downtown Vienna (Fleischmarkt 16. 1010 Vienna, Austria). It came into being upon the initiative of Shamar Rinpoche who, in 1981, suggested to Alexander Draszczyk to start a Karma Kagyü group in Vienna.… more
Karma Samphel Ling
Karma Samphel Ling, Buddhadharmazentrum Wien, was founded in 2010 by a group of old students of Khenpo Chodrag Rinpoche in Vienna. We have a course and meditation program and teachings given by Khenpo Chodrag Rinpoche are translated into English.… more
Linz Diamond Way Buddhist Center
In December 1983, Lama Ole Nydahl held his first lecture in Linz. One and a half years later, in May 1983, due to his inspiration, the first center in the Old City was opened. Many Lamas and Rinpoches of the… more
Salzburg Diamond Way Buddhist Center
In 1990 a group of the Karma Kagyü Lineage was established in Salzburg. In 2002, a new center was found in the Linzergasse. On 23rd September, Lama Ole Nydahl inaugurated the gompa and also gave a lecture in Salzburg. Nowadays,… more
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