The Myth of Freedom
Chögyam Trungpa's unique ability to express the essence of Buddhist teachings in the language and imagery of modern American culture makes his books among the most accessible works of Buddhist philosophy. Here Trungpa explores the true meaning of freedom, showing us how our preconceptions, attitudes, and even our spiritual practices can become chains that bind us to repetitive patterns of frustration and despair. This edition features a new foreword by Pema Chödrön, a close student of Trungpa...
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Chögyam Trungpa's unique ability to express the essence of Buddhist teachings in the language and imagery of modern American culture makes his books among the most accessible works of Buddhist philosophy. Here Trungpa explores the true meaning of freedom, showing us how our preconceptions, attitudes, and even our spiritual practices can become chains that bind us to repetitive patterns of frustration and despair. This edition features a new foreword by Pema Chödrön, a close student of Trungpa and the best-selling author of When Things Fall Apart.
IllustrationsForewordPrefaceEnthronementIThe Myth of FreedomFantasy and Reality1Disappointment5Suffering7Egolessness12IIStyles of ImprisonmentCosmic Joke19Self-absorption23Paranoia28Passion29Stupidity32Poverty35Anger37IIISitting MeditationThe Fool43Simplicity44Mindfulness and Awareness48Boredom51The Way of the Buddha56IVWorking with the EmotionsThe Dualistic Barrier63Lion's Roar69Working with Negativity73VMeditation in ActionWork83Love86Working with People90The Eightfold Path92VIThe Open WayBodhisattva Vow103Heroism106The Sanity of Earth111Patience113Tradition116Zen and Prajna119The Approach to Enlightenment121VIIDevotionSurrendering127Spiritual Friend131The Great Warrior134Commitment138The Universality of Guru140VIIITantraAloneness149Mandala152Mahamudra Upadesa157Appendix165Meditation Center Information167Index169
