Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism - Softcover

Trungpa, Chogyam

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0394730232 ISBN 13: 9780394730233

Publisher: Shambhala, 1974

Synopsis

The now classic Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism is the record of two series of lectures given by Trungpa Rinpoche in 1970-71. "First discussed are the various ways in which people involve themselves in spiritual materialism, the many forms of self-deception into which aspirants may fall. After this tour of the sidetracks along the way, the broad outlines of the true spiritual path are discussed. The approach presented is a classical Buddhist one—not in a formal sense, but in the sense of presenting the heart of the Buddhist approach to spirituality. Although the Buddhist way is not theistic, it does not contradict the theistic disciplines. Rather the differences between the ways are a matter of emphasis and method. The basic problems of spiritual materialism are common to all spiritual disciplines."

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

Examines the self-deceptions, distortions, and sidetracks that imperil the spiritual journey as well as awareness and fearlessness of the true path.

About the Author:

Chögyam Trungpa (1940–1987)—meditation master, scholar, and artist—was founder and president of Vajradhatu, Naropa University, and Shambhala Training. His other books include Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior, and Great Eastern Sun: The Wisdom of Shambhala.

About this edition

• Publisher: Shambhala
• Publication date: 1974
• ISBN 10: 0394730232
• ISBN 13: 9780394730233
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 250