10 theme volumes
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1: early writings
Early writings in Great Britain, including *Born in Tibet *(1966), the memoir of his youth and training; *Meditation in Action *(1969), a classic on the practice of meditation; and Mudra (1972), a collection of verse. Among the selected articles from the 1960s and ’70s are early teachings on compassion and the bodhisattva path. Other articles contain unique information on the history of Buddhism in Tibet; an exposition of teachings of dzogchen with the earliest meditation instruction by Trungpa Rinpoche ever to appear in print; and an intriguing discussion of society and politics, which may be the first recorded germ of the Shambhala teachings.
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2: meditation, mind and mahayana
meditation, mind, and Mahayana, the “great vehicle” for the development of compassion and the means to help others. Introduction of a new psychological language and way for looking at the Buddhist teachings in the West. Teachings on human psychology and the human mind are included in this volume.
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volume 3: contribution to western thought
The distinctive voice developed in North America in the 1970s and reflects the preoccupations among Western students at the time. It includes *Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism *and *The Myth of Freedom, *the two books that put Chögyam Trungpa on the map of the American spiritual scene. *The Heart of the Buddha *and sixteen articles and forewords complete this volume.
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4: tantra introduction
introductory writings on the vajrayana tantric teachings, clearing up Western misconceptions about Buddhist tantra. It includes three full-length books and a 1976 interview in which Chögyam Trungpa offers penetrating comments on the challenge of bringing the vajrayana teachings to America.Journey without Goal; The Lion’s Roar; The Dawn of Tantra; An Interview with Chogyam Trungpa
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5: lineage and tradition
focuses on the lineages of great teachers who have transmitted the Tibetan Buddhist teachings and on the practice of devotion to the spiritual teacher. It includes inspirational commentaries by Chögyam Trungpa on the lives of famous masters such as Padmasambhava, Naropa, Milarepa, Marpa, and Tilopa, as well as an excerpt from *The Sadhana of Mahamudra, *a tantric text that Chögyam Trungpa received as terma in 1968. Among the selected writings are “Explanation of the Vajra Guru Mantra,” an article never before published, which deals with the mantra that invokes Guru Rinpoche; seminar talks available in book form for the first time; and previously unpublished articles on Milarepa.
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6: nature of mind, tantra
advanced teachings on the nature of mind and tantric experiences. Chögyam Trungpa’s commentary on the *Tibetan Book of the Dead *explains what this classic text teaches about human psychology. *Transcending Madness *presents a unique view of the Tibetan concept of bardo. *Orderly Chaos *explains the inner meaning of the mandala. *Secret Beyond Thought *presents teachings on the five chakras and the four karmas. *Glimpses of Space *consists of two seminars: “The Feminine Principle” and “Evam.” In the article “Femininity,” the author presents a playful look at the role of feminine energy in Buddhist teachings. “The Bardo,” based on teachings given in England in the 1960s, has not been available in published form for many years.
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7: art
his knowledge of the symbolism and iconography of traditional Buddhist arts (in Visual Dharma), this richly varied volume primarily focuses on his own, often radical creative expressions. *The Art of Calligraphy *is a wonderful showcase for his calligraphy, and *Dharma Art *brings together his ideas on art, the artistic process, and aesthetics. Tibetan poetics, filmmaking, theater, and art and education are among the topics of the selected writings.
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8: culture, state society
matters of culture, state, and society. The two complete books reprinted her *Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior *and Great Eastern Sun: The Wisdom of Shambhala—explore the vision of an ancient legendary kingdom in Central Asia that is viewed as a model for enlightened society and as the ground of wakefulness and sanity that exists as a potential within every human being. The selected writings include discussions of political consciousness, the martial arts, and the true meaning of warriorship. Two previously unpublished articles are “The Martial Arts and the Art of War,” on the place of warriorship in the Buddhist teachings, and “The Seven Treasures of the Universal Monarch,” a little gem describing the world of the Shambhala monarch.
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9: slogans, dharma art, fear
It includes both early and later talks, from an article published in 1966 in India to books published in the new millennium to material from a set of cards that present the Shambhala warrior slogans. The subject matter ranges from Zen to dharma art, from Shambhala politics to Vajrayana buddhadharma. The selected writings in this book are articles from before Chögyam Trungpa’s death in 1987 and include two interviews and several previously unpublished pieces.True Command; Glimpses of Realization; The Shambhala Warrior Slogans; The Teacup and the Skullcup; Smile at Fear; The Mishap Lineage; Selected Writings
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volume 10: meditation, life, commitment and surrender
three most recent books: Work, Sex, Money, Mindfulness in Action, and Devotion and Crazy Wisdom. The first two books in the volume emphasize the importance of meditation in action and bringing awareness, mindfulness, intentionality, and a sense of the sacred into everyday life. The third book explores devotion and discusses mutual commitment and surrendering between teacher and student. The selected writings in this volume range from older articles originally published in the Vajradhatu Sun to recently edited articles, including several that have not yet appeared in print. Overall, these articles show us how Trungpa Rinpoche worked deeply and directly with many interest groups and subsections of the community, and how he infused each situation with dharma, taking every opportunity to present essential teachings.
bodhisattva path of wisdom and compassion
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volume 1
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volume 2
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volume 3