Karma Berchen Ling (KBL) is a meditation and retreat center of the Karma Kagyu Lineage of Diamond Way Buddhism. The place is under the spiritual patronage of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa Thaye Dorje, and Lama Ole Nydahl.
Lama Ole Nydahl passed away
Deeply moved, we share the news that our teacher Lama Ole, has left his body. “In a completely natural and peaceful way – marked as always, by immense love and strength”, he passed away surrounded by his family on 18 May 2026, at the Europe Center where many of his students and friends from around the world had gathered to meditate together over the past few weeks.
Read the full message on the international website of Diamond Way Buddhism
Condolences from Around the World
Following the passing of Lama Ole Nydahl on May 18, 2026, Rinpoches and Monasteries of the Karma Kagyu lineage shared their condolences on social media, and were met with heartfelt expressions of gratitude from students and people around the world for his tireless activity following the wishes of the 16th Karmapa.
About Karma Berchen Ling
KBL is located in Greece on the sunny and windy mountains of the Peloponnese. It is an ideal place for meditation and retreats.
The Kalachakra Stupa in KBL
In KBL stands one of the very rare Kalachakra Stupas. It was inaugurated in 2010 by Lama Chogdrup Dorje and Lama Ole Nydahl.
The 8 Stupas in Karma Berchen Ling
Since 2017, you will find all eight Non-Tantric Stupas in KBL. They were built and inaugurated by Lama Chogdrup Dorje.
