The Heart Of The Buddha : Entering the Tibetan Buddhist Path

The basic teachings of Buddhism as they relate to everyday lifepresented by the esteemed Tibetan meditation masterInThe Heart of the Buddha, Chgyam Trungpa examines the basic teachings of Buddhism and places them within the context of daily life. Divided into three parts, the book begins witha discussion about the open, inquisitive, and good-humored qualities of the ';heart of the Buddha'an ';enlightened gene' that everyone possesses. Next, Chgyam Trungpa moves to the stages of the Buddhist path, presenting the three vehiclesHinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayanathat 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 Buddhareflects 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.