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Dharma Ocean Series

Embark on an epic saga that blends cosmic exploration with profound spiritual inquiry. This series delves into the mysteries of existence, following characters as they navigate vast universes and confront challenges that question the nature of reality itself. It's a journey of self-discovery, enlightenment, and the interconnectedness of all beings.

The Heart of the Buddha
Journey Without Goal
Crazy Wisdom
Le chemin est le but
The Path is the Goal

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  • The Path is the Goal

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    According to the Buddha, no one can attain basic sanity or enlightenment without practicing meditation. The teachings given here on the outlook and technique of meditation provide the foundation that every practitioner needs to awaken as the Buddha did. Trungpa teaches us to let go of the urge to make meditation serve our ambition; thus we can relax into openness. We are shown how the deliberate practice of mindfulness develops into contrived awareness, and we discover the world of insight that awareness reveals. We learn of a subtle psychological stage set that we carry with us everywhere and unwittingly use to structure all our experience—and we find that meditation gradually carries us beyond this and beyond ego altogether to the experience of unconditioned freedom.

    The Path is the Goal

  • Le chemin est le but

    Selon le bouddha, personne ne peut atteindre la santé fondamentale ou l'éveil sans pratiquer la méditation. Les enseignements présentés ici sur le modèle et la technique de méditation donnent les bases dont chaque pratiquant à besoin pour s'éveiller. Chögyam trungpa nous enseigne à abandonner la volonté de mettre la méditation au service de nos ambitions ; ainsi pourrons-nous nous d'étendre d ans l'ouverture. Il nous montre somment la pratique délibérée de l'attention se transforme en conscience attentive : ainsi libérée, nous découvrons le monde de la vision pénétrante que la conscience nous révèle. Nous intégrons alors un subtil dispositif psychologique qui structure automatiquement l'ensemble de notre expérience et nous nous apercevrons que la méditation nous transporte progressivement au-delà de ce dispositif et de l'ego en général, jusqu'à l'expérience de la liberté inconditionnelle.

    Le chemin est le but

  • Crazy Wisdom

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    Chogyam Trungpa describes "crazy wisdom" as an innocent state of mind that has the quality of early morning--fresh, sparkling, and completely awake. This fascinating book examines the life of Padmasambhava--the revered Indian teacher who brought Buddhism to Tibet--to illustrate the principle of crazy wisdom. From this profound point of view, spiritual practice does not provide comfortable answers to pain or confusion. On the contrary, painful emotions can be appreciated as a challenging opportunity for new discovery. In particular, the author discusses meditation as a practical way to uncover one's own innate wisdom.

    Crazy Wisdom

  • Journey Without Goal

    • 160 pages
    • 6 hours of reading
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    Meditation master Chögyam Trungpa demystifies the Tantric tradition of Buddhism in this accessible guide for curious students Based on the author’s talks at Naropa University, this volume introduces the reader to the principles of tantra, based on the practice of meditation, which leads to the discovery of egolessness. Trungpa Rinpoche provides a direct and experiential picture of the tantric world, explaining the importance of self-existing energy, the mandala principle, the difference between Buddhist and Hindu tantra—stressing the nontheistic foundation of Buddhism. The role of the teacher and the meaning of tantric transmission are also presented. Written for the student of Buddhism rather than the scholar, Journey without Goal demystifies the vajrayana and at the same time affirms the power and sacredness of its ancient teaching.

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  • The Heart of the Buddha

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    The basic teachings of Buddhism as they relate to everyday life—presented by the esteemed Tibetan meditation master In The Heart of the Buddha, Chögyam Trungpa examines the basic teachings of Buddhism and places them within the context of daily life. Divided into three parts, the book begins with a discussion about the open, inquisitive, and good-humored qualities of the “heart of the Buddha”—an “enlightened gene” that everyone possesses. Next, Chögyam Trungpa moves to the stages of the Buddhist path, presenting the three vehicles—Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana—that carry the Buddhist practitioner toward enlightenment. Finally, he describes the direct application of Buddhist teachings to topics as varied as relationships, drinking, children, and money. The Heart of the Buddha reflects Trungpa’s great appreciation for Western culture and deep understanding of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, which enabled him to teach Westerners in an effective, contemporary way.

    The Heart of the Buddha