Cynicism and Magic

Intelligence and Intuition on the Buddhist Path

Cynicism and Magic
Chogyam Trungpa, Diana Mukpo
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Paperback
h216 x 140mm - 192pg
17 Aug 2021 US
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9781611808094
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A groundbreaking, accessible presentation of Tibetan Buddhism from Ch gyam Trungpa, renowned twentieth-century master and teacher. Based on a series of talks given by Ch gyam Trungpa during the first session of what was to become Naropa University,Cynicism and Magicintroduces key Tibetan Buddhist concepts, including karma, the structure of ego, the paramitas, and the bodhisattva. Employing a unique and intimate teaching style, Trungpa Rinpoche presents these concepts in a larger framework of questions we all have- What is authentic spirituality? Can I find enlightenment and freedom? How should I approach life, death, suffering, and boredom? How can I develop some discipline, patience, and sanity? Whether you are new to Tibetan Buddhism or returning to the fundamentals of your practice, this book will guide you toward experiencing a living dharma both contemporary and timeless,both Eastern and Western, both personal and universal.
"The teachings in this magical book come from the same period I first met Trungpa Rinpoche, which marked the radical turning point in my life. Reading this brought me right back to those days when he pointed out to me the pitfalls of spiritual materialism and how I could discover my own basic sanity. I hope a new generation of readers can catch the spark from the wisdom they will find here from Trungpa Rinpoche in his truest essence. "--Pema Choedroen, author of When Things Fall Apart"A book of deep wisdom that offers Trungpa' s signature profundity permeated with humor, Cynicism and Magic illuminates the path of the heart-warrior with crystal clear light. There' s a kind of music under these words--a treasure!"--Devendra Banhart "This book shows Trungpa Rinpoche' s genius, his superb talent in communicating traditional teachings of the Mahayana buddhadharma. He presents seminal topics in an elegant and easy-to-digest way, always full of humor and common sense. His ability remains unmatched among authors on the subject of buddhadharma. I am so glad that the addition of this book to the collected treasures of Trungpa Rinpoche' s teachings will inspire, educate, and move generations to come. "--Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, author of Peaceful Heart
CH GYAM TRUNGPA (1940-1987)--meditation master, teacher, and artist--founded Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, the first Buddhist-inspired university in North America; the Shambhala Training program; and an international association of meditation centers known as Shambhala International. He is the author of numerous books, including Shambhala- The Sacred Path of the Warrior, Cutting through Spiritual Materialism, and The Myth of Freedom. THE OPENING THE DHARMA TREASURY EDITORS GROUP was formed by Carolyn Rose Gimian and Judith L. Lief, the two foremost editors of Ch gyam Trungpa Rinpoche, in order to transmit the craft and knowledge of editing to a new generation. The Editors Group comprises dedicated practitioners from far and wide, working together to transcribe, prepare, and publish new volumes from an archive of over a thousand as yet untouched recorded teachings of Ch gyam Trungpa. Members of the group include Jonathan V Daniel, Harry Einhorn, Alicia Fordham, Diana Goetsch, Cassell Gross, Diana Janowitz, Ryan John Jones, Trudee Klautky, Travis May, Ella Milligan, Carla Marie Mueller, Daniel Nguyen, Tillie Perks, Emma Sartwell, Nate Spear, and Jade Weston.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781611808094
Published: 17 Aug 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc
Format: Paperback
Height: 216mm
Width: 140mm
Pages: 192

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