Master of meditation, social visionary, author, artist, poet—Chögyam Trungpa (1939–1987) was one of the most influential forces in the spread of Buddhism in the West. During his nearly twenty-five years in Great Britain, the United States, and Canada, he became renowned for his inspirational and accessible style of teaching, his adaptation to the language and understanding of young Westerners, and his unique emphasis on a spiritual practice that brings together both the secular and the sacred.

Chögyam Trungpa was widely admired as a meditation master, teacher, and artist. He was the author of many books on Buddhism and the path of meditation, including Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism, The Myth of Freedom, and Meditation in Action. Read more...

Now, for the first time, Trungpa Rinpoche’s books, articles, and talks are brought together in a handsome eight-volume set. Organized by theme, The Collected Works of Chögyam Trungpa includes twenty-five full-length books plus selections from other major publications, as well as articles, seminar transcripts, poems, plays, and interviews, many of which have never before been available in book form. From memoirs of his escape from Chinese-occupied Tibet to insightful discussions of psychology, mind, and meditation; from original verse and calligraphy to the esoteric lore of tantric Buddhism—the impressive range of Trungpa’s vision, talents, and teachings is showcased in this landmark series.

This collector’s edition is published in hardcover and printed on acid-free paper, and each volume includes as a frontispiece a historic photograph of Trungpa Rinpoche. These volumes will be cherished by scholars, practitioners, and students of Chögyam Trungpa and of Buddhism in general.

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Volume One
This volume contains Chögyam Trungpa’s early writings, produced during the time he lived in Great Britain (1963–1970). For a detailed description, click here.
hardcover / 6 x 9 / 512 pages
regular price $49.95
ISBN 1-59030-025-4

Volume Two
Chögyam Trungpa introduced to the West a new psychological language and a new way of encountering and understanding the Buddhist teachings. This volume presents his teachings on psychology and the human mind. In these works he examines meditation, mind, and mahayana, or the “great vehicle” for the development of compassion and awareness. For a detailed description, click here.
hardcover / 6 x 9 / 704 pages
regular price $49.95
ISBN 1-59030-026-2

Volume Three
This volume captures the distinctive voice that Chögyam Trungpa developed in North America in the 1970s and includes the two books that put him on the map of the American spiritual scene: Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism and The Myth of Freedom. For a detailed description, click here.
hardcover / 6 x 9 / 656 pages
regular price $49.95
ISBN 1-59030-027-0

Volume Four
This volume presents introductory writings on the vajrayana tantric teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, the esoteric or “hidden” traditions. In these works Trungpa Rinpoche clears up many Western misconceptions about Buddhist tantra. For a detailed description, click here.
hardcover / 6 x 9 / 480 pages
regular price $49.95
ISBN 1-59030-028-9

Volume Five
This volume 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 also contains inspirational commentaries by Chögyam Trungpa on the lives of famous masters such as Padmasambhava, Naropa, Milarepa, Marpa, and Tilopa. For a detailed description, click here.
hardcover / 6 x 9 / 464 pages
regular price $49.95
ISBN 1-59030-029-7

Volume Six
This volume contains advanced, esoteric tantric teachings on the nature of mind and tantric experiences, drawn from teachings given during Chögyam Trungpa’s early years in the West. For a detailed description, click here.
hardcover / 6 x 9 / 640 pages
regular price $49.95
ISBN 1-59030-030-0

Volume Seven
This volume features Chögyam Trungpa’s work as a poet, playwright, and visual artist and the teachings on art and the creative process that he gave in North America from 1970 until his death in 1987. For a detailed description, click here.
hardcover / 6 x 9 / 880 pages
regular price $49.95
ISBN 1-59030-031-9

Volume Eight
This volume covers matters of culture, state, and society. Many of these writings are concerned with the Shambhala teachings—Chögyam Trungpa’s vision of an enlightened society—which he emphasized from 1976 on. Also included are discussions of politics and political consciousness, warriorship, and the martial arts. For a detailed description, click here.
hardcover / 6 x 9 / 544 pages
regular price $49.95
ISBN 1-59030-032-7

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