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, includingShambhala- Sacred Path of the Warrior,Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism, andThe Myth of Freedom.
“Trungpa Rinpoche’s expansive take on the traumatic and colorful
life of Milarepa as a template for our own lives takes the reader
on a roller-coaster journey through ancient Tibet—and our own inner
depths. If you are already a practicing Buddhist, this book will
give you strength. If you are not, it will inspire you to get
started as soon as possible.”—Norman Fischer, Zen priest, poet, and
co-author of What Is Zen: Plain Talk for a Beginner’s Mind
“How wonderful that Trungpa Rinnpoche’s teachings on Milarepa have
been gathered and presented in this way. This book will both
interest and delight anyone wishing to explore the fascinating
stories of Milarepa and other Tibetan masters from a practice
perspective.”—Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real
Happiness
“In his trademark insightful and inspiring voice, Vidyadhara
Trungpa Rinpoche here offers a true feast of wisdom nectar that
distills the life and lineage of Milarepa, the greatest master of
Tibet, to illuminate how we can transmute our lives into pure
dharma. This volume is captivating, poetic, contemplative, and
enlightening—all in one.”—Tulku Thondup, author of The Heart of
Unconditional Love
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