Book Summary
Based on the author's talks at Naropa University, this volumeintroduces the reader to the principles of tantra, based on the practice ofmeditation, which leads to the discovery of egolessness. Trungpa Rinpocheprovides a direct and experiential picture of the tantric world, explaining theimportance of self-existing energy, the mandala principle, differences betweenBuddhism and Hindu tantra - stressing the nontheistic foundation of Buddhism. The role of the teacher and the meaning of tantric transmission arealso presented. Written for the student of Buddhism rather than the scholar, JourneyWithout Goal demystifies the vajrayana and at the same time affirms thepower and sacredness of its ancient teaching.
Book Details
Book Name | Journey Without Goal: The Tantric Wisdeom Of The Buddha |
Author | Chogyam Trungpa |
Publisher | Shambhala (1981) |
ISBN | 9781569570166 |
Pages | |
Language | English |
Price | 179 |