We have a mission!
We want to build the perfect place
for meditation
Dear Friends!
With hearts full of joy, we are thrilled to share that after 22 years of searching, we have finally found our New Sofia Center!
The place has everything! It is in the heart of Sofia, it is big, and has a Jewel in the yard (a second building) - our potential big Gompa (108 sq m).
The Lama said, “The place has Power!” and we have his blessing to proceed!
What’s next?
Now we have to build up our Gompa and make it shine for all. We have a big project ahead of us. Please continue to support us!
With deepest gratitude,
Yours, the Bulgarian Sangha!
IT’S TIME for the NEW SOFIA GOMPA!
This website represents several lay Diamond Way Buddhist centers and groups of the Karma Kagyu Tradition in Bulgaria under the spiritual guidance of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje, and directed by Lama Ole Nydahl. They are not abstract institutions but friendly places where all can meet to learn from Buddha’s timeless wisdom, meditate, share experience and development, and actively participate and do the work which makes all this possible.
In 1969 Ole Nydahl and his wife Hannah met the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, historically the first incarnate lama of Tibet. Since then the teachings of Diamond Way Buddhism have gradually found their way to the West. His Holiness asked them to teach, establish meditation centеrs and ensure that the teachings would remain alive and attractive to intelligent, critical, lay people in the Western world.
It's time
Get involved
We need a minimum of 500,000 euros to build our big, beautiful gompa in the heart of Sofia city and the Balkans. You can help us today by donating to New Sofia Gompa. No amount is too small. You can also give us a hand in spreading the word about the project, as well as making wishes together with us. Thank you!
Have questions or want to support us?
Just ping us at sofia@diamondway.bg