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The Collected Works of Choegyam Trungpa, Volume 7: The Art of Calligraphy (excerpts)-Dharma Art-Visual Dharma (excerpts)-Selecte

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Main Details

Title The Collected Works of Choegyam Trungpa, Volume 7: The Art of Calligraphy (excerpts)-Dharma Art-Visual Dharma (excerpts)-Selecte
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Chogyam Trungpa
Edited by Carolyn Gimian
SeriesThe Collected Works of Choegyam Trungpa
Series part Volume No. 7
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:704
Dimensions(mm): Height 236,Width 162
Category/GenreTibetan Buddhism
ISBN/Barcode 9781590300312
ClassificationsDewey:294.3923
Audience
General
Illustrations 26 HALFTONES, 49 LINE DRAWINGS

Publishing Details

Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc
Imprint Shambhala Publications Inc
Publication Date 25 May 2004
Publication Country United States

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.

Author Biography

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.

Reviews

"The best in The Collected Works of Choegyam 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