Heart of the Buddha (Shambhala Pocket Classics) - Softcover

Chogyam Trungpa, Trungpa Tulku

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0877735921 ISBN 13: 9780877735922

Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc, 1991

Synopsis

This compelling collection of essays, talks, and seminars by Chögyam Trungpa presents the basic teachings of Buddhism as they relate to everyday life. The book is divided into three parts. In "Personal Journey," the author discusses the qualities of openness, inquisitiveness, and good humor that characterize the enlightened Buddha-nature in everyone. In "Stages on the Path," he presents the three vehicles—Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana—that carry the Buddhist practitioner toward enlightenment. In "Working with Others," he describes the direct application of Buddhist teachings in such areas as relationships, children, and money. Chögyam Trungpa's great appreciation of Western culture combined with his deep understanding of the Tibetan tradition makes these teachings uniquely accessible to Western readers.

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Review:

"Trungpa uses unexpected and surprising imagery which is often visceral and always striking. I found reading these articles induced an experience not unlike that of digging out old rock music and being struck by its fresh energy and imagination."--Wildmind.org

About the Author:

Chögyam Trungpa (1940–1987) was a meditation master, teacher, and artist who founded Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, and an international association of meditation centers known as Shambhala International. He is the author of numerous books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0877735921
• ISBN 13: 9780877735922
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176