DEBES, Paul. Elberfeld, Wuppertal 8.9.1906 — Bindlach, Kr. Bayreuth 6.6.2004. German Bauddha. Born in a poor Catholic family, son of a carpenter. Originally he intended to become a missionary, but in 1927 found Buddhism in H. Much’s books. In 1931-32 studied in Ceylon under Nyanatiloka, together with his brother Heinrich Debes (1903–1943). Served in the army, in 1944-45 war prisoner in the Isle of Man. After war concentrated on Buddhism. Founded 1948 in Hamburg the Buddhistische Seminar für Seinskunde and edited its organ, the Wissen und Wandel. Married 1936 Ina Foerster (d. 1968), children.
Publications: Das Dasein und seine Meisterung nach der Lehre des Buddha. 378 p. Bindlach 1963.
– Begriffe der Buddhareden mit Erklärung. 433 p. 1979.
– Meisterung der Existenz durch die Lehre des Buddha. 1-2. Bindlach 1982.
– Meditation nach dem Buddha. 430 p. Bindlach 1987.
– Paul Debes beantwortet Fragen zu buddhistischer Anschauung und Lebensführung. 1-2. Bindlach 2005.
Sources: Peiris, Buddhism 158; Payer’s Web-Materialien; lambert-schneider.com with photo; German Wikipedia.
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