| Author(s) : Chogyam Trungpa |
| Publishers Price : £15.50 |
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| ISBN : 1570629331 |
| EAN : 9781570629334 |
| Cover : Paperback |
| Pages : 198 |
| Size : 228 x 152mm |
| Publisher : Shambhala Publications |
| Published : 2002 |
Category : Tibetan Buddhism: Kagyu
Category 2 : Western Buddhist Practice
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Synopsis:
Chogyam Trungpa challenges us to reconsider the fundamental meaning of freedom and to re-examine our habitual behaviour patterns, preconceptions and even our spiritual practices.
Freedom is generally thought of as the ability to achieve goals and satisfy desires. But what are the sources of these goals and desires? If they arise from ignorance, habitual patterns, and negative emotions - psychologically destructive elements that actually enslave us - is the freedom to pursue them true freedom or just a myth?. In this book, Trungpa shows how our attitudes can become chains that bind us to repetitive patterns of frustration and despair. He also explains the role of meditation in bringing into focus the causes of frustration and in allowing these negative forces to become aids in advancing toward true freedom.
Trungpa had a unique ability to express the ancient Buddhist teachings in the language and imagery of contemporary American culture in a way that would often shock the reader out of any complacency.
"The spiritual path is not fun - better not begin it. If you must begin, then go all the way..." Chogyam Trungpa. |
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