Research Catalog

Title

The heart of the Buddha / Chögyam Trungpa.

Author

Trungpa, Chögyam, 1939-1987

Publication

Boston : Shambhala ; [New York] : Distributed in the U.S. by Random House, 1991.

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Additional Authors

Lief, Judith L.

Description

xii, 259 p.; 22 cm.

Summary

"This compelling collection of essays, talks, and seminars by Chogyam 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. Chogyam Trungpa's great appreciation of Western culture combined with his deep understanding of the Tibetan tradition makes these teachings uniquely accessible to Western readers. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET.

Series Statement

• Dharma ocean series
• Trungpa, Chögyam, 1939-1987. Dharma ocean series

Subject

• Spiritual life > Buddhism
• Buddhism > Tibet Autonomous Region > Doctrines

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. [238]-239) and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

I. Personal journey : What is the heart of the Buddha? -- Intellect and intuition -- The four foundations of mindfulness -- Devotion -- II. Stages on the path : Taking refuge -- Bodhisattva vow -- Sacred outlook : the practice of Vajrayogini -- III. Working with others : Relationship -- Acknowledging death -- Alcohol as poison or medicine -- Practice and basic goodness : a talk for children -- Dharma poetics -- Green energy -- Manifesting enlightenment -- Appendixes : The Pön way of life -- The Vajrayogini Shrine -- List of sources -- About the author -- Index.

ISBN

0877735921 (pbk.) :

LCCN

^^^90052802^

OCLC

• 22115234
• SCSB-10867737

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library