Chögyam Trungpa

Overview

"His work was unique in its emphasis on a secular rather than religious approach to spirituality. Among the practices that he encouraged his students to undertake were calligraphy, flower arranging, Japanese archery, tea ceremony, dance, theater, health care, psychotherapy, poetry, elocution, and translation. His establishment of centers, communities, and innovative educational institutions was also part of the flowering of a new culture of Buddhism in the West. He founded Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado; Shambhala Training; and Vajradhatu, an international association of meditation centers (now called Shambhala International)." "This biography presents a wealth of anecdotes from Trungpa's life, excerpts from unpublished talks, reminiscences by those closest to him, and facts from the archive that preserves his legacy - all making the book a treasure chest of insights not found in any other book published so far."--BOOK JACKET.

Details

Publisher

Shambhala Publications

Published

2004

Pages

550

Language

EN

Categories

Biography & Autobiography / Asian & Asian American, Biography & Autobiography / Religious, Religion / Buddhism / General, Religion / Buddhism / Rituals & Practice, Religion / Buddhism / Tibetan

ISBN-13

9781590300985