Journey Without Goal: The Tantric Wisdom of the Buddha

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.

Author: Chögyam Trungpa
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 10/17/2000
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 9.35h x 5.82w x 0.43d
ISBN13: 9781570627576
ISBN10: 1570627576
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Buddhism | Tibetan
- Philosophy | Eastern
- Philosophy | Buddhist

About the Author
Chögyam Trungpa (1940-1987)--meditation master, teacher, and artist--founded Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, the first Buddhist-inspired university in North America; the Shambhala Training program; and an international association of meditation centers known as Shambhala International. He is the author of numerous books including Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior, Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism, and The Myth of Freedom.