Recalling Chogyam Trungpa
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In wide-ranging essays and interviews, contributors from the fields of Buddhist practice and scholarship, philosophy, the arts, and literature examine the work of a modern genius--the Tibetan Buddhist meditation master Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche (1939-1987). A pioneer in introducing Buddhism to the West, Trungpa Rinpoche had a distinct knack for breaking down the cultural, historical, and ideological barriers that make any such transmission so difficult today. His skill at communicating in a living language to Western students, while remaining faithful to the traditional origins of Buddhism, was paired with an understanding of the modern world of unusual relevance. As a result, his activities in a wide range of areas--including psychology, education, theater, poetry, visual arts, translation, publishing, interreligious dialogue, the creation of a path of spiritual warriorship, and the founding of the first Buddhist university in North America--offer penetrating insights into the meaning of Buddhism for our world and our culture. This anthology is a testimony to the continuing influence of his unique qualities and work as a revitalizing force in spheres both spiritual and secular.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1590302079
ISBN13:9781590302071
Release Date:December 2005
Publisher:Shambhala
Length:504 Pages
Weight:1.54 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 6.0" x 9.1"
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Profound Reverberations of a brilliant life
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
In brief, this book is chockful of great ideas about what Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche--the late transplanter of Tibetan Buddhism to the West--was doing and teaching... what he might have thought he was doing in the bigger picture and how he did it. If you are interested in questions about why the ancient path of Tibetan Buddhism is of timely value in our world, and what is the true heart of this tradition... you must read this book. Many insightful people who had contact with VCTR make efforts her to put their understanding and experience of him in a nutshell, and the result is, well, enlightening.
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