The Myth of Freedom and the Way of Meditation

A very clean and straight copy. Clean text and an uncreased spine. 176 pp.

From Publisher:

Freedom is generally thought of as the ability to achieve goal and satisfy desires. But what are the sources of these goals and desires? If they arise from ignorance, habitual patterns, and negative emotions--psychologically destructive elements that actually enslave us--is the freedom to pursue them true freedom or just a myth? In this book, Chogyam Trungpa explores the meaning of freedom in the profound context of Tibetan Buddhism. He shows how our attitudes, preconceptions, and even our spiritual practices can become chains that bind us to repetitive patterns of frustration and despair. He also explains the role of meditation in bringing into focus the causes of frustration and in allowing these negative forces to become aids in advancing toward true freedom. Trungpa's unique ability to express the essence of Buddhist teachings in the language and imagery of contemporary American culture makes this book one of the most immediately available sources for the meaning of the Buddhist doctrine ever written.

Product Info

ISBN: 0877730849

ISBN-13: 9780877730842

Publisher: Shambhala

Year: 1988

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

Seller Info

boredombooks

Address: plane of immanence Portland, Oregon

Website: https://www.boredombooks.com

Country: United States