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Ole Nydahl

    March 19, 1941
    Ole Nydahl
    Fearless Death. Buddhist Wisdom on the Art of Dying
    Buddha and Love
    The Great Seal
    Buddha and Love. Timeless Wisdom for Modern Relationships
    Entering the Diamond Way
    Riding the Tiger
    • 2012
    • 2012

      Entering the Diamond Way

      • 233 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.6(156)Add rating

      A perfect book to introduce Westerners to Tibetan Buddhism. This is the genuinely compelling story, and spiritual odyssey, of Ole and Hannah Nydahl, who in 1968 became the first Western students of the great Tibetan master, His Holiness the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa. Their exciting travels on the worn path between the green lowlands of Europe to the peaks of the Himalayas, led them to experience the skillful teachings of numerous Tibetan lamas who helped transform their lives into "limitless clarity and joy." From their first contact with Tibetan Buddhism in Kathmandu in the form of a lama with extraordinary psychic powers, Ole and Hannah encountered the full spectrum of the Buddhist "view." Their aim in writing this book is "to form a bridge between two worlds, and especially to share with all who are looking for their true being ... an introduction to a time-proven way to Enlightenment." "One cannot really transmit anything, except what one has directly experienced, and the reason many of you will be able to identify with what happened to us is that, deep within, we are so very much alike."

      Entering the Diamond Way
    • 2011

      The Great Seal Limitless Space & Joy The Mahamudra View of Diamond Way Buddhism Lama Ole Nydahl's refreshing and modern commentary to this classic Buddhist text about the nature of mind makes these teachings accessible to many people. THE GREAT SEAL describes our basis for development, the path, and the goal of Diamond Way Buddhism and offers insight into both the conditioned world and absolute reality. THE GREAT SEAL, or Mahamudra view, is compared to painting on water. Everything fits perfectly in the moment, yet while it appears it is also dissolving. Enlightened actions work in the same way: here and now, beyond expectations or fears, without holding on or pushing away.

      The Great Seal
    • 2008

      Riding the Tiger

      Twenty Years on the Road: The Risks and Joys of Bringing Tibetan Buddhism to the West

      • 408 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
      4.7(110)Add rating

      The book emphasizes the importance of discovering a source of strength to navigate life's challenges, including illness and aging. It encourages readers to embrace and share their joy for life while exploring the limitless potential of the mind. The narrative intertwines themes of personal growth and resilience, guiding individuals toward a meaningful journey that balances both the process and the ultimate destination in life.

      Riding the Tiger
    • 1996

      The Way Things Are

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.1(300)Add rating

      "The highest teachings on the nature of mind are like a diamond, transparent and indestructible, also reflecting the color of the society into which they are introduced. This book explains the methods of Diamond Way Buddhism for readers seeking to incorporate Buddhist practice into their daily lives."--James Bennett.

      The Way Things Are