The Collected Works of Chgyam Trungpa, Volume 7: The Art of Calligraphy (excerpts)-Dharma Art-Visual Dharma (excerpts)-Selected Poems-Selected Writings
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Collected Works of Chgyam Trungpa, Volume 7: The Art of Calligraphy (excerpts)-Dharma Art-Visual Dharma (excerpts)-Selected Poems-Selected Writings
By (Author) Chogyam Trungpa
Edited by Carolyn Gimian
7
Shambhala Publications Inc
Shambhala Publications Inc
15th May 2004
25th May 2004
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
294.3923
Physical Properties
Hardback
704
Width 162mm, Height 236mm, Spine 52mm
1304g
Description
Chogyam Trungpa (1939-1987) was a renowned Tibetan meditation master whose penetrating insights and understanding of Western culture allowed him to introduce key Buddhist concepts and practices in a fresh and unique way. These collected works include a total of eight volumes that bring together his books and other writings - some of which have never before been available in book form - including articles, seminar transcripts, poems and interviews.
Reviews
"The best in The Collected Works of Chgyam Trungpa . . . it highlights the incredible gift of this meditation master as a poet, playwright, and visual artist. . . . Whether writing about the art of calligraphy, the Buddhist art of Tibet, or film-making; Trungpa opens up new avenues of meaning." Spirituality & Health
Author Bio
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.
