On May 21, 2026, following the completion of Lama Ole Nydahl’s Thugdam, Thaye Dorje, H.H. the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, opened the farewell ceremonies at the Europe Center in Immenstadt, in the presence of eminent Rinpoches and Lamas of the Karma Kagyu lineage and several thousand students.
The following day, western students gathered in the large tent for meditation, while Jigme Rinpoche, Nedo Rinpoche, and Tibetan Lamas performed traditional Tibetan rituals at Lama Ole’s coffin.
Say farewell in person
On May 22, 2026, Jigme Rinpoche opened the condolence room at the Europe Center, where everyone is warmly invited to pay their last respects to Lama Ole Nydahl in person until June 4th, 2026.
Further details can be found on the Europe Center website: www.europe-center.org/de
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.