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Karlfried von Durckheim

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 Buddhism 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 the Western esoteric spiritual tradition, synthesizing teachings from Christian Mysticism, Depth Psychology and Zen Buddhism.

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Some of their strengths

Karlfried von Durckheim has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intense, Passionate, Intelligent, Optimistic, Loyal, Generous, and Charismatic.

Intense and Passionate

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Karlfried von Durckheim is someone who is an intense, passionate, and intuitive person who is fiercely independent, authentic and direct when engaging with others. A person who defines themself by their friends and what groups they belong to.

Constant and Serious

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Karlfried von Durckheim well know them as someone who can be determined, unmoving, and firm, like a rock or a high mountain.

Optimistic and Frank

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Karlfried von Durckheim as someone who is optimistic, principled, adventurous, and direct.

A person who isn't shy about expressing their opinions, loves competition, loves learning things themself, who is known for being inventive and original, and who loves being surrounded by friends and loved ones.

Intelligent and Leadership-oriented

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Karlfried von Durckheim is someone who is able to see things that others don't, and who can be an effective guide or mentor to others.

They are also someone who is creative, expressive, and insightful, and who has a pioneering spirit with self-determination and natural artistic expression.

Mysterious and Methodical

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Karlfried von Durckheim tends to be someone who can come across as mysterious and intense, who can be a complex thinker who is methodical and intuitive, and who can overcome challenges that most others would not be able to.

Some of Karlfried von Durckheim's challenges

While Karlfried von Durckheim has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Karlfried von Durckheim can be Stubborn, Complicated, Brusque, Hypocritical, Self-centered, Suspicious, and Pushy.

Complicated and Brusque

One of Karlfried von Durckheim's key challenges is that they are someone who can be complicated and gruff with others.

Pushy and Restless

Karlfried von Durckheim is someone who can be arrogant and bossy, who can have difficulty concentrating and focusing, be unable to separate emotions from business decisions, and who can engage in excessive spending in support of an expensive lifestyle and habits.

Sensitive and Aggressive

Finally, Karlfried von Durckheim also can be too "touchy-feely", have a hard time expressing feelings, be too aggressive and headstrong, and be too unforgiving of others' mistakes.

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