Cynicism and Magic: Intelligence and Intuition on the Buddhist Path

ISBN: 161180809X

Author: Trungpa, Chogyam

Condition: New

A groundbreaking, accessible presentation of Tibetan Buddhism from Ch?yam Trungpa, renowned twentieth-century master and teacher.Based on a series of talks given by Ch?yam Trungpa during the first session of what was to become Naropa University, Cynicism and Magic introduces 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?Through these accessible teachings, this book will show you how to approach a living dharma with intelligence, and with a sense of openness and wonder.