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The Collected Works of Chogyam Trungpa, Volume 6: Glimpses of Space-Orderly Chaos-Secret Beyond Thought-The Tibetan Book of the Dead: Commentary-Transcending Madness-Selected Writings | 
 enlarge | Author: Chogyam Trungpa
Creator: Carolyn Gimian
Publisher: Shambhala
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 241377
Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 608
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 5.9 x 1.5
ISBN: 1590300300
Dewey Decimal Number: 294.3420423
EAN: 9781590300305
ASIN: 1590300300
Publication Date: May 25, 2004
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The Collected Works of Choegyam Trungpa brings together in eight volumes the writings of one of the first and most influential and inspirational Tibetan teachers to present Buddhism in the West. Organized by theme, the collection includes full-length books as well as articles, seminar transcripts, poems, plays, and interviews, many of which have never before been available in book form. From memoirs of his escape from Chinese-occupied Tibet to insightful discussions of psychology, mind, and meditation; from original verse and calligraphy to the esoteric lore of tantric Buddhism?the impressive range of Trungpa's vision, talents, and teachings is showcased in this landmark series. Volume Six contains advanced teachings on the nature of mind and tantric experiences. Choegyam Trungpa's commentary on the Tibetan Book of the Dead explains what this classic text teaches about human psychology. Transcending Madness presents a unique view of the Tibetan concept of bardo. Orderly Chaos explains the inner meaning of the mandala. Secret Beyond Thought presents teachings on the five chakras and the four karmas. Glimpses of Space consists of two seminars: "The Feminine Principle" and "Evam." In the article "Femininity," the author presents a playful look at the role of feminine energy in Buddhist teachings. "The Bardo," based on teachings given in England in the 1960s, has not been available in published form for many years.
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Quintessential Chogyam Trungpa November 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
There is a tremendous amount of information in this volume and well worth reading for Buddhists and students of Buddhism. Not to be read quickly, however. Definitely a work to be pondered and gone over more than once. The writing is clear and lucid, excellent for beginners as well as the more advanced. If you have read other works by Chogyam Trungpa, there is some overlap, but he always approaches the subject matter from a different viewpoint and there is always more to be learned.
A Must Read February 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I ordered this book because it was a good value. "Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism", "Myth of Freedom", and "Heart of the Buddha" in one volume (previously owned copy) for $23 dollars from the Amazon Marketplace. Plus I had read his student's book, "Luminous Emptiness" and was very touched. So, I was intrigue to find out what he taught in his own seminars.
Having only read "Cutting through Spiritual Materialism" so far, all I can say is that this part of the volume is brilliant. concise and get straight to the point. He made profound and insightful advices easily understandable, a sign of profound understanding of the materials being presented. He exposes the underlying materialistic motivations of many seekers of truth even when they believe their own motivations are completely honest and honorable.
I have to admit after reading "Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism", I discovered that my own quest is filled with aggression and motivated by materialistic gain. His lucid writing truly forced me to re-examine my own actions and behaviors. His advocacy of simplicity, living in each moment, and living with disappointment have really open my eyes to a more open vision. Once in a long while, you find a book that truly change the direction of your life. "Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism" did that for me.
 Excellent collection with a couple of caveats October 3, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This review concerns the format more than the content. In many regards "The Collected Works of Chogyam Trungpa" is a wonderful series. It is also a bit peculiar, however. Chogyam Trungpa did not write the books anthologized herein (except one or two). Rather, transcripts of various talks given over the course of many years were edited by his students into various books intended for the general public, in many cases after his death. With this collection, those books have been anthologized. All the volumes have helpful introductions, and they are organized along discernible lines.
However, it should be noted that this is not a "Complete Works of Chogyam Trungpa," and new books based on his talks continue to be created. Also, one can't help but wonder if a different approach might have been called for. Given the fact that the original books were pieced together by collaborative effort in the first place, it might have made sense to re-edit the material for an even more unitary, cohesive eight-volume set. Why hew so closely to the original formats when they were not created by the "author" in the first place?
That aside, this is a helpful compilation for enthusiasts of Chogyam Trungpa's teachings.
a great collection February 11, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
What can I say? This guy is brilliant, well schooled, well reincarnated, and can write. I was on the edge of my seat reading his exit from Tibet being so close to danger and death the whole trip. This man has deep compassion. He has been over criticized because of how/what people think a holy man should be. His wife wrote a great autobiography of their life. It made me appreciate this collection of writing that much more. He was the meditation pioneer for western culture.
a lot of variety May 24, 2006
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a great book. The tale of his travels from Tibet to India was facinating. There is a lot of variety in this book in terms of being at the edge of your seat, understanding depth of compassion in an ordinary way, understanding meditation, understanding eastern tradition from a western point of view. The author is a genious, way a head of his time. He has been quite controversial as the practice and way of Buddhism is a real experience not what other people think of you and/or spirituality. It was hard to put this book down.
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