Diamond Way Buddhism Perth

Message from the 17th Karmapa on Lama Ole's birthday ❤️

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, shares the following message on the occasion of the 85th birthday of Lama Ole Nydahl.

Dear Dharma friends,

Today marks the 85th birthday of our dear Lama Ole.

For more than fifty years, Lama Ole has dedicated his life to practicing and sharing the Buddha Dharma. Over the course of these many years, he has inspired countless individuals through his example and offered them access to the Dharma, the Buddha’s teaching.

This precious activity has accumulated immense joy and merit, and I deeply rejoice in the vast benefit for both our Karma Kagyu lineage and innumerable sentient beings.

On the auspicious occasion of his 85th birthday, I offer my prayers to the Karma Kagyu lineage masters, as well as to the longevity aspect of White Tara, to bless and protect Lama Ole, and I invite all of my students to join me in these prayers.

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

www.karmapa.org/karmapas-message-for-lama-oles-85th-birthday

"The idea of a spiritual teacher is far from most people’s experience. Many know teachers in school, but not as a companion in ordinary life.

However, all people share their desire for happiness. Although an unlimited number of people try to reach this goal, only very few succeed.

In , we are fortunate to have men and women who know true happiness and who want to share their experience."
- Buddhism Today Magazine

Today, we wish our dear Lama Ole Nydahl the happiest of birthdays. 🎂 Long life, Lama! Thank you for sharing your experience.

📣 Our regular guided meditations will take a short break this week while a meditation and teachings course is underway - all are welcome to get in touch for details.