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Journey without Goal: The Tantric Wisdom of the Buddha (1981) Based on the Chögyam Trungpa’s talks at Naropa University, this work introduces the reader to the principles of tantra, based on the practice of meditation, which leads to the discovery of egolessness. Trungpa Rinpoche provides a direct and experiential picture of the tantric world, explaining the importance of self-existing energy, the mandala principle, and difference between Buddhist and Hindu tantra—stressing the nontheistic foundation of Buddhism. The role of the teacher and the meaning of tantric transmission are also presented. Written for the student of Buddhism rather than the scholar, Journey without Goal demystifies the vajrayana and at the same time affirms the power and sacredness of its ancient teaching.The Lion’s Roar: An Introduction to Tantra (1992) This work is based on two historic seminars of the 1970s, in which Trungpa Rinpoche introduced the tantric teachings of Tibetan Buddhism to his Western students for the first time. Each seminar bore the title “The Nine Yanas.” Yana, a Sanskrit word meaning “vehicle,” refers to a body of doctrine and practical instruction that enables students to advance spiritually on the path of buddhadharma. Nine vehicles, arranged in successive levels, make up the whole path of Buddhist practice. Teaching all nine means giving a total picture of the spiritual journey. Trungpa Rinpoche’s nontheoretical, experiential approach opens up a world of fundamental psychological insights and subtleties. He speaks directly to a contemporary Western audience, using earthly analogies that place the ancient teachings in the midst of ordinary life.
An Interview with Chögyam Trungpa (1976) “Things Get Very Clear When You're Cornered" is an interview with Chögyam Trungpa in which he offers personal and penetrating comments on the significance of his 1969 accident in England and on the challenge of bringing the vajrayana teachings to America. |
