Vimalo, Anagarika (Walter Kulbarz): German-born meditation teacher. Born 1931. 1958: samanera ordination at former Thai Embassy, London with twin brother (Dhamko) by Chao Khun Vimaladhammo, Abbot of Wat Mahathat, Bangkok. Both trained as samaneras under Ven Pannavaddho. Bhikkhu ordination in Rangoon. 1967-76: resident in Thailand. Returned to Germany, disrobed and is currently attached to Haus der Stile, Roseburg, near Hamburg. (quoted from The Buddhist Handbook by John Snelling, 1991).
How to deal with pleasant and unpleasant situations, temptation, non-acceptance, happiness, and suffering in such a way that they help us to grow and find inner peace.
Learning to accept, integrate, and transform our dark sides allows us to see conflicts as an integral part of inner development and an essential aspect of enlightenment.
