Welcome to the Lama Marut Archive

This archive has been created to preserve and share Lama Marut's recorded teachings and translations, primarily for his students who have requested it. Thank you to all who organised, hosted and attended his events.

It is a growing library of talks and courses. New teachings are uploaded regularly.

All teachings are free to access.
One-off or monthly donations are welcome to support the ongoing costs of maintaining and developing the archive.
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Brian K. Smith / Sumati Marut, 1953–2019

Lama Marut (Brian K. Smith) translated and taught extensively around the world from the classic texts of the Indo-Tibetan tradition, making these teachings practical, accessible, and relevant to modern life.

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Study Programs

Lama Marut's 'legacy courses' cover the classics of the Sanskrit tradition.

Explore Middle Way Courses

The essence of the 18 Asian Classics Institute courses outlining the Buddhist path.

Explore Dharma Essentials

Talks, Workshops & Retreats

One-off talks given by Lama Marut across the globe.

Explore Public Talks

Multi-class teachings on a text or theme.

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Multi-session residential retreats on a text or theme.

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Special Collections

Teachings on the Yoga Sūtra, the Bhagavad Gītā and other classics of yoga.

Explore Yoga Philosophy