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“We could say that compassion is the ultimate attitude of wealth: an anti-poverty attitude, a war on want. It contains all sorts of heroic, juicy, positive, visionary, expansive qualities. And it implies larger scale thinking, a freer and more expansive way of relating to yourself and the world.”

Quote by Chogyam Trungpa

Book:The Collected Works of Chogyam Trungpa: Volume Three: Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism; The Myth of Freedom; The Heart of the Bud dha; Selected Writings
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The Collected Works of Chogyam Trungpa: Volume Three: Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism; The Myth of Freedom; The Heart of the Bud dha; Selected Writings

The Collected Works of Chogyam Trungpa: Volume Three is a compilation of significant texts by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, covering a range of topics in Tibetan Buddhism. The volume includes 'Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism,' which examines the pitfalls of spiritual seeking and the importance of genuine experience. 'The Myth of Freedom' explores the concept of freedom and its misinterpretation in modern society. 'The Heart of the Buddha' offers insights into the core teachings of the Buddha. Additionally, the volume features selected writings that provide further perspectives on Trungpa Rinpoche's teachings and philosophy. more

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Chogyam Trungpa
Chogyam Trungpa

Tibetan Buddhist teacher and a renowned spiritual mentor and meditation master. Born in Tibet, he later moved to India and North America, making significant contributions to the spread of Tibetan Buddhism and meditation culture in the Western world. more

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