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Anagarika Govinda

    May 17, 1898 – January 14, 1985

    Lama Anagarika Govinda is a notable Western scholar and writer on Buddhism. His work delves into Tibetan Buddhism, Abhidharma, and Buddhist meditation, exploring profound aspects of Buddhist philosophy and practice. Beyond his scholarly pursuits, Govinda was also an accomplished painter and poet, enriching his explorations through various artistic mediums.

    Initiation
    The Way of the White Clouds
    Creative Meditation and Multi-Dimensional Consciousness
    The Way of the White Clouds
    Buddhist reflections
    Foundations of Tibetan Mysticism
    • Foundations of Tibetan Mysticism

      • 318 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.2(17)Add rating

      2012 Reprint of 1960 New York Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Lama Anagarika Govinda, born Ernst Lothar Hoffman, was the founder of the order of the Arya Maitreya Mandala and an expositor of Tibetan Buddhism, Abhidharma, Buddhist Meditation as well as other aspects of Buddhism. He was also a painter and poet. This title is a complete explanation of the esoteric principles of Mantra that also clarifies the differences between Hindu and Tibetan yoga. Translated into many languages, this is an important text for any student of Buddhism. With bibliography, index, and illustrations. Contents: Om: the path of universality -- Mani: the path of unification and of inner equality -- Padma: the path of creative vision -- Hum: the path of integration -- Om mani padme hum: the path of the great mantra -- Ah: the path of action.

      Foundations of Tibetan Mysticism
    • Gathered from lectures and articles written by Lama Govinda shortly before his death in 1985, this book invokes a multidimensional vision of Buddhist understanding. Discusses the expansion of consciousness through drugs, the nature of attachment, suffering in love relationships, and much more.

      Buddhist reflections
    • The Way of the White Clouds

      A Buddist Pilgrim in Tibet

      • 305 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      "A devoted Buddhist and a spokesman for Tibetan culture, Lama Anagarika Govinda was one of the last foreigners to journey through Tibet before the Chinese invasion of 1950. Govinda's luminous and candid account is a spectacular and gloriously poetic story of exploration and discovery, and a sensitive and lucid interpretation of Tibetan traditions. Comprised of elements from several genres - spiritual journals, adventure narratives, anthropological field reports, and philosophical commentaries, The Way of the White Clouds is one of the twentieth century's classic spiritual autobiographies and an invaluable document about a place and a way of thinking that are virtually defined by their mysteries." Robert Thurman's perceptive new introduction to the volume places Govinda's writings in historical context and expands understanding of Tibet, Buddhism, and the life of a remarkable man.

      The Way of the White Clouds
    • Exploring the transformative power of meditation, this book offers practical techniques to unlock personal potential and enhance overall well-being. It delves into various meditation practices, guiding readers to cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress, and improve focus. Through insightful exercises and reflections, the author encourages a deeper connection to oneself, fostering growth and self-discovery. Ideal for both beginners and experienced practitioners, it provides a roadmap to harness meditation for a more fulfilling life.

      Creative Meditation and Multi-Dimensional Consciousness
    • „Mein Weg war der Weg der Siddhas: der Weg individueller Erfahrung und Verantwortung, inspiriert durch die unmittelbare Übertragung eines geistigen Impulses im Akt der Initiation.“ Seit Lama Govinda 1931 seine erste tantrische Einweihung durch einen tibetischen Mystiker empfing, spielte die Praxis der Initiation nicht nur für seinen persönlichen Weg eine bedeutende Rolle. Intensiv ging er auch der Frage nach, wie man modernen Menschen alte Mysterien erschließen kann. "Initiation eines wirklichen Guru ist jenseits aller Unterschiede von Sekten und Glaubensformen: es ist das Erwachen zu unserer eigenen inneren Wirklichkeit." Dieses Buch enthält Lama Govindas Gedanken zum Thema nach bislang unveröffentlichten Aufzeichnungen aus seinem Nachlass. Die Herausgeberin Birgit Zotz versah das Buch mit einer ausführlichen Einleitung: "Govindas Erleben der Initiation speiste sich hauptsächlich aus drei Quellen, einem von der deutschen Romantik geprägten Verständnis der Mysterien, seine persönlichen Erfahrungen mit tibetischen Mystikern und einer Beschäftigung mit der indischen Überlieferung des Tantra."

      Initiation
    • Begleitet von einem der heiligen Männer des Landes reiste Lama Anagarika Govinda jahrelang durch eine weithin unerforschte, nur unter Gefahren zugängliche Welt. „Grundlagen tibetischer Mystik“ „Mandala und Lotos“

      Der Weg der weissen Wolken