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Anagarika Govinda: Biography, Facts and Career

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Anagarika Govinda (born Ernst Lothar Hoffmann, 17 May 1898 – 14 January 1985) was the founder of the order of the Arya Maitreya Mandala and an expositor of Tibetan Buddhism, Abhidharma, and Buddhist meditation as well as other aspects of Buddhism. He was also a painter and poet.

Quick facts about Anagarika Govinda

  • Full name: Anagarika Govinda
  • Born: 1898-05-17
  • Nationality: Sweden
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q67297

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Who is Anagarika Govinda?

Anagarika Govinda (born Ernst Lothar Hoffmann, 17 May 1898 – 14 January 1985) was the founder of the order of the Arya Maitreya Mandala and an expositor of Tibetan Buddhism, Abhidharma, and Buddhist meditation as well as other aspects of Buddhism.

What nationality is Anagarika Govinda?

Anagarika Govinda is Sweden.

When was Anagarika Govinda born?

Anagarika Govinda was born on 1898-05-17.

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