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.
“Based on the highest view of the Vajrayana school, it defines
basic principles not only of Buddhism but of spiritual practice
altogether. Always contemporary and relevant, a profound influence
on how Buddhism is understood today.”—Lion’s Roar
"The usefulness of this book lies in Trungpa's uncanny ability to
cut right to the heart of the matter and presents his understanding
of Buddhism and the way of life it teaches in a manner that is
applicable to his students' living situation."—Journal of the
American Academy of Religion
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