Connecting to the Lineage – Supplication to the Takpo Kagyü

Connecting to the Lineage – Supplication to the Takpo Kagyü

Teaching by Mitra Karl Brunnhölzl

Two Saturdays, Jan 13 & 20, 10:00 – 11:30 am PT

On Zoom

Most of us are familiar with the Supplication to the Takpo Kagyü – a lineage supplication that is recited in many of our practices. It is the essence of the Kagyü teachings condensed into six short verses.

We are pleased to announce a two part series generously offered by Mitra Karl Brunnholzl in which he will unpack and expand the meaning of each of these verses.

Devotion is very important in the Kagyü lineage and thus, the chant begins by acknowledging the earliest gurus and teachers. Knowing their stories and the deeper meanings of each verse can deepen our practice and our devotion.

Classes will be recorded and available until Feb 28.

Mitra Karl was born in Munich, Germany, and originally trained as a physician before becoming a Buddhist translator and teacher. After completing five-years of training in Buddhist philosophy, he went on to receive Buddhist and Tibetan language training, as well as study Tibetology, Buddhology, and Sanskrit. In 1989, Karl began serving as a translator, interpreter, and Buddhist teacher in Europe, India, and Nepal.

He is the author and translator of several Buddhist books, including The Center of the Sunlit Sky, The Heart Attack Sutra, and A Lullaby to Awaken the Heart.  Mitra Karl is especially enthusiastic about the teachings on Mahamudra, Dzogchen, Yogacara, Buddha Nature, and the doha (songs of realization) tradition.