Diamond Way Buddhism
The German word Diamond is a Lehnübertragung the Sanskrit term Vajrayana ( vajra means Diamond, Yana means path or vehicle). The term " Diamond " is mainly used in German-speaking countries for the Diamond Way centers founded by Ole Nydahl, whose teaching presentation is called " Diamond Way Buddhism ". The centers in Germany are regularly attended by about 20,000 people - making it the largest Diamond Way Buddhist community in Germany.
The other schools of Tibetan Buddhism, which belong to the Vajrayana, rather use the Sanskrit term " Vajrayana " or the terms " vajra vehicle ", " diamond vehicle ".
Organization of the Diamond Way centers
The Diamond Way centers are organized in Germany in the Buddhist umbrella organization Diamond (BDD ). Previously called this non-profit association Karma Kagyu umbrella organization ( KKD ).
In Austria, the Diamond Way centers in the composite "Karma Kagyu Austria ( KKÖ ) " are organized and Switzerland joined " Karma Kagyu lineage Switzerland ".
In 2007, through the purchase of an estate in Immenstadt the establishment of the so-called " Europe Center " is possible. This has an international focus and a part of the Diamond Way Buddhist Foundation.
Claim and teaching of the Diamond Way centers
The Diamond Way centers are aimed at people from the western culture. In the centers exclusively practicing laymen. The Buddhist doctrine is " transferred to the West particularly suitable form " in a by its own account. This includes the widest possible use of the local language and the integration of other areas of life. Emphasizes content in the teachings of the Diamond Way centers and the importance of the Guru Yogas and identification with the teacher. The main practice in the Diamond Way centers is the meditation on the 16th Karmapa (Guru Yoga). In addition to the formal practice, the implementation of the "pure vision " in everyday life plays a crucial role.
Diamond teachers
Trinley Thaye Dorje, the Diamond Way believes he is the 17th Karmapa
Lama Jigme Rinpoche - Karmapa representatives in Europe
Lama Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche