Mitra Karl Brunnholzl: The Doha Tradition of the Indian Mahasiddhas

During this program, we will learn the life stories of some well-known mahasiddhas (such as Saraha, Tilopa, Shavaripa, and Maitripa). Their dohas (songs of realization) often were uttered spontaneously on the spot. They are profound, beautiful, inspiring and use rich symbolism and metaphors. They direct our minds to go beyond our usual dualistic thinking. With a sense of boundless freedom, openness, and bliss combined with deep caring for suffering beings, they are expressions of supreme awakening. Mitra Karl will teach about the meaning of select songs of realization and lead us in singing dohas together.

Mitra Karl Brunnholzl began his career as a medical doctor. He went on to study Tibetology, Buddhology and Sanskrit at Hamburg University, as well as Tibetan philosophy, practice and language at the Marpa Institute under the direction of Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche. He is a renowned teacher, translator and scholar and has published many books including The Center of the Sunlit Sky; Straight from the Heart; In Praise of Dharmadhatu, Gone Beyond; The Heart Attack Sutra; Luminous Heart; Groundless Paths and Mining for Wisdom Within Delusion. He was chosen by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche as a senior teacher (Mitra) of Nalandabodhi students because of his extensive practice and study background.

Dates:
Two Evenings
Monday, September 30th
Tuesday, October 1st

Times:
Meditation (6:30 – 7:00)
Teaching (7:00 – 9:00)

Registration:

Full Program: General $60. NB members $50.

To register and attend in person or by webcast, please contact Bob Hoffman (bfhoffman09@gmail.com) and either pay below or mail a check to Bob Hoffman; 31 Woodland St., #6D; Hartford, CT 06105. Please let Bob know if you are interested in volunteering to help before or during the event. Also, please let Bob know if you require financial assistance in order to attend this event. If  you send a check  to Bob Hoffmann, specify “in-person” or “webcast”  in the note line.

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