Lama Govinda

Anagarika Govinda, born Ernst Lothar Hoffmann, is a pivotal figure for seekers drawn to the profound depths of Tibetan Buddhism and the luminous paths of esoteric wisdom. He stands as the founder of the Arya Maitreya Mandala, an order dedicated to illuminating the teachings of the Buddha, and as a masterful interpreter of Abhidharma and the subtle art of Buddhist meditation. More than a scholar, Govinda was a painter and poet, weaving his spiritual insights into vibrant visual and verbal tapestr…