Man was seen as a connected facet of an infinite universe—yet not just as some sort of isolated animate stuff in an otherwise relatively insensate environment, but as a rather special facet embodying a participatory dynamics poorly termed “mind.”

The Old and the New Vision (1981)

Portrait of Herbert Günther

Herbert Günther

Buddhist Philosopher
March 17, 1917 – March 11, 2006

Herbert Vighnāntaka Günther was a renowned scholar and translator in Buddhist studies, particularly in the field of Tibetan Buddhism and the philosophy of mind. Originally from Germany, he became fluent in Tibetan and Sanskrit and devoted his career to translating and interpreting complex Buddhist texts, making them accessible to Western audiences. Günther was known for his nuanced interpretations of Tibetan metaphysics, integrating Buddhist thought with Western philosophy, psychology, and phenomenology. Over his lifetime, he published numerous translations and books, including The Life and Teaching of Nāropa and Tibetan Buddhism in Western Perspective, which explored the depths of tantric practices and the nature of consciousness. His interdisciplinary approach helped bridge Eastern and Western worldviews, making him a pioneering figure in the academic study of Buddhism.

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Alan Watts

Wisdom of the Mountains

Alan unveils the esoteric path of Vajrayana Buddhism, a web of mantras and vivid symbols designed to plunge the seeker into the jeweled depths of inner consciousness. Through paradox and unconvention, one embraces the cosmic dance of opposites, letting go of ego efforts to realize the primordial state of spontaneous enlightenment. This way of fascination and surprise contrasts the ascetic vehicles, inviting one to become utterly absorbed in life’s mystery.