Introduces the reader to the principles of Buddhist tantra, or Vajrayana Buddhism, based on meditation and the discovery of "egolessness". This book provides a picture of the tantric world, explaining the mandala, energy, the teacher's role and the difference between Buddhist and Hindu tantra.
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Introduces the reader to the principles of Buddhist tantra, or Vajrayana Buddhism, based on meditation and the discovery of "egolessness". This book provides a picture of the tantric world, explaining the mandala, energy, the teacher's role and the difference between Buddhist and Hindu tantra.
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Meditation master Ch gyam Trungpa demystifies the Tantric tradition of Buddhism in this accessible guide for curious studentsBased on theauthor's talks at Naropa University, this volume 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, the 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.
About the Author
Ch gyam Trungpa (1940-1987)-meditation master, teacher, and artist-founded Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, the first Buddhist-inspired university in North America; the Shambhala Training program; and an international association of meditation centers known as Shambhala International. He is the author of numerous books including Shambhala- The Sacred Path of the Warrior, Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism, and The Myth of Freedom.
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