Karlfried Graf Dürckheim
Karl Friedrich Alfred Heinrich Ferdinand Maria Graf Eckbrecht von Dürckheim-Montmartin (24 October 1896 – 28 December 1988) was a German diplomat, psychotherapist and Zen master. A veteran of World War I, he was introduced to Zen early in life. After obtaining a doctorate in psychology, he became an avid supporter of the Nazi Party. Following World War II he was imprisoned in Japan which transformed him spiritually. Upon returning to Germany he became a leading proponent of Western esotericism, synthesizing teachings from Christian mysticism, depth psychology and Buddhism.
Karlfried Graf Dürckheim | |
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Prabhupada on a morning walk with Baron von Dürckheim in Frankfurt, 1974 | |
| Born | 24 October 1896 Munich, German Empire |
| Died | 28 December 1988 (aged 92) Todtmoos, West Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Education | University of Kiel, Ph.D. in Psychology |
| Occupation(s) | Diplomat, psychotherapist and Zen master |
| Known for | "Initiation Therapy" |
| Political party | NSDAP, 1933–1945 |
| Spouse(s) | Enja von Hattingberg (1888–1939); Maria Hippius (1909–2003) |
| Parent(s) | Friedrich Eckbrecht von Dürckheim-Montmartin (1858–1939); Sophie von Kusserow (1869–1959) |
| Awards | Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918; War Merit Cross 1st Class with swords; Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany |
| Website | The Dürckheim Center |
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