Mathes: Maitripa Book Event - 1 DEC 2021
From Buddha-Nature
Klaus-Dieter Mathes
Maitripa: India's Yogi of Nondual Bliss
1 December 2021 · 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
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Maitripa: India's Yogi of Nondual Bliss
1 December 2021 · 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Join the author and Lopen Dr. Karma Phuntsho as they discuss the book "Maitripa: India's Yogi of Nondual Bliss", which is now being released by Shambhala Publications.
Audience members will be able to ask questions of professor Mathes directly during the event if they sign up via Zoom.
Please join us live on Zoom by signing up here or find us on Facebook live on Wednesday, December 1st at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, 5:00 PM CET, 9:00 PM Bhutan Time. The recording will later be made available online here on this website.
Drawing on Maitripa’s autobiographical writings and literary work, this book is the first comprehensive portrait of the life and teachings of this influential Buddhist master. Klaus-Dieter Mathes also offers the first complete English translation of his teachings on nonconceptual realization, which is the foundation of Mahamudra meditation.
Learn more about the book here: https://www.shambhala.com/authors/g-n/klaus-dieter-mathes/maitripa.html
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