New: Prof. Dr. Klaus-Dieter Mathes on the Wisdom Podcast

 

Dear susanto, This episode of the Wisdom Podcast features an interview with Prof. Dr. Klaus-Dieter Mathes, head of the Department of South Asian, Tibetan, and Buddhist Studies at the University of Vienna. Host Daniel Aitken and Klaus-Dieter discuss Klaus-Dieter’s initial interest in Western philosophy and physics, and his journey physically and intellectually to the East; learning Tibetan and the importance of translation in his path; translating for and studying with Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso Rinpoche; Kagyu and Jonang traditions and the Kalachakra Tantra; emptiness and interpretations of the shentong and rangtong philosophical views; perspectives on the philosophical positions of the previous Karmapas; his new project exploring philosophy in the translation and transmission of the Kalachakra Tantra from India to Tibet; inclusivity, exclusivity, and tolerance in Buddhist philosophy; and much more. Remember to subscribe to the Wisdom Podcast for more great conversations on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness. And please give us a five-star rating in Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our show—it’s a great support to us, and it helps other people find the podcast. Thank you! Click below to listen now!

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