What we’re about
The Diamond Way Buddhist Center of Madison is one of nearly 700 lay Buddhist groups and centers around the world. Diamond Way Buddhist centers belong to the Karma Kagyu lineage, one of the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The local center here in Madison regularly hosts public meditation, lectures and weekend programs. Join any public meditation night to learn more.
A talk on how Buddhism works when you go beyond the meditation cushion by Sasha Rozenberg, a travel teacher and student of Lama Ole Nydahl.
$10 suggested donation
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Sasha Rozenberg grew up in Russia and came to the United States in 1992. After obtaining a Ph.D. in theoretical physics, he worked in finance and eventually became a chief risk officer. He met Lama Ole Nydahl and took Buddhist Refuge in 2001. At Lama Ole’s request he has taught in Diamond Way centers since 2009. He lives in New York City with his wife and son.
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The Diamond Way Buddhist Center of Madison belongs to an international, non-profit network of nearly 700 lay groups and centers of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. The Diamond Way centers have been founded by Lama Ole Nydahl and Hannah Nydahl and are under the spiritual guidance of H.H. the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje.
Learn more about the history of Diamond Way Buddhism through the award winning documentary, HANNAH: Buddhism's Untold Journey, which is available through a variety of streaming services.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Transforming Disturbing EmotionsDiamond Way Buddhist Center of Madison, Madison, WI
A talk on the Buddhist teachings on transforming disturbing emotions into enlightened wisdom by Gretchen Newmark, a travel teacher and student of Lama Ole Nydahl.
$10 suggested donation.
After meditating for many years and experiencing teachers and methods from different Buddhist traditions, Gretchen met Lama Ole Nydhal in 1996 and co-founded the Portland Diamond Way Buddhist Center three months later. She has been a dietitian and counselor in private practice specializing in eating disorders beginning in 1982, and currently does counseling that focuses on spirituality. She has been teaching in Diamond Way centers since 2006. She still lives in Portland and is happily married to her husband Jim.
- Public meditationDiamond Way Buddhist Center of Madison, Madison, WI
Short talk and meditation. Attendees do not need to bring anything to participate. When public meditation lands on a public holiday please message us to confirm whether the center will be open.
Join our email list and learn more about Diamond Way Buddhism at diamondway.org/madison/about.
- Meditation (lecture)Diamond Way Buddhist Center of Madison, Madison, WI
A talk on how Buddhists meditate including the direct approaches to working with mind used in Diamond Way centers. The lecture will be given by Sasha Rozenberg, a travel teacher from New York City.
$10 suggested donation
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Sasha Rozenberg grew up in Russia and came to the United States in 1992. After obtaining a Ph.D. in theoretical physics, he worked in finance and eventually became a chief risk officer. He met Lama Ole Nydahl and took Buddhist Refuge in 2001. At Lama Ole’s request he has taught in Diamond Way centers since 2009. He lives in New York City with his wife and son.
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The Diamond Way Buddhist Center of Madison belongs to an international, non-profit network of nearly 700 lay groups and centers of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. The Diamond Way centers have been founded by Lama Ole Nydahl and Hannah Nydahl and are under the spiritual guidance of H.H. the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje.
Learn more about the history of Diamond Way Buddhism through the award winning documentary, HANNAH: Buddhism's Untold Journey, which is available through a variety of streaming services. - View, Meditation & ActionDiamond Way Buddhist Center of Madison, Madison, WI
A talk on the essential pillars one needs in order to have a complete Buddhist practice. The lecture will be given by Sasha Rozenberg, a travel teacher from New York City.
$10 suggested donation
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Sasha Rozenberg grew up in Russia and came to the United States in 1992. After obtaining a Ph.D. in theoretical physics, he worked in finance and eventually became a chief risk officer. He met Lama Ole Nydahl and took Buddhist Refuge in 2001. At Lama Ole’s request he has taught in Diamond Way centers since 2009. He lives in New York City with his wife and son.
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The Diamond Way Buddhist Center of Madison belongs to an international, non-profit network of nearly 700 lay groups and centers of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. The Diamond Way centers have been founded by Lama Ole Nydahl and Hannah Nydahl and are under the spiritual guidance of H.H. the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje.
Learn more about the history of Diamond Way Buddhism through the award winning documentary, HANNAH: Buddhism's Untold Journey, which is available through a variety of streaming services.
