Conversion, Devotion and (Trans-)Mission: Understanding Ole Nydahl

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Scherer, B. 2014. Conversion, Devotion and (Trans-)Mission: Understanding Ole Nydahl. in: Lewis, T. (ed.) Buddhists: Understanding Buddhism Through the Lives of Practitioners Wiley. pp. 96-106
AuthorsScherer, B.
EditorsLewis, T.
Abstract

This chapter traces the life and work of the charismatic Danish lay Buddhist teacher Ole Nydahl.
Nydahl is the founder of the global Diamond Way movement and a successful lay convert propagator of the Tibetan Buddhist Karma Kagyu (bKa’ brgyud) school. Following Nydahl’s spiritual journey from his early life to becoming a recognized Buddhist teacher, three different charismatic phases in the Diamond Way’s development are identified (foundational: 1972-1982; transitional: 1982-1992; and expansive: 1992-2007). Particular attention is being paid to the dynamics of Nydahl’s acknowledgement as ‘Lama’ (1972-1995). Observations on the Diamond Way in its current late-charismatic phase (2007-) conclude the chapter.

Page range96-106
Year2014
Book titleBuddhists: Understanding Buddhism Through the Lives of Practitioners
PublisherWiley
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ISBN9780470658185
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Print30 May 2014
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Deposited01 Sep 2014
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