In 1968 Chogyam Trungpa did a retreat where he discovered The Sadhana of Mahamudra, a terma text, or treasure teaching, that illuminated the problems of spiritual corruption and materialism. From that time on, his teaching was dedicated to providing his students with the wisdom and skill to overcome these problems in themselves and in the world.
In 1975, Rinpoche presented two seminars to unpack the meaning of the sadhana. In these ten talks, he lays the groundwork we need to gain a deeper appreciation of this profound text and how it applies to our own life and practice. As he himself states in the book, "The sadhana is a prototype of how emotion and wisdom can work together."
Previously published as a lightly edited sourcebook, Devotion and Crazy Wisdom has many new features. The original editing of the talks has been reviewed and corrected, with headings added to facilitate study. New material includes a foreword by Lady Diana Mukpo, an introduction by Barry Boyce, an article by Chogyam Trungpa on the seed syllable HUM, and an article based on these talks, previously published in the Shambhala Sun magazine. Also included are an in-depth glossary and illustrations of figures in the sadhana, as well as several photographs of Chogyam Trungpa's own journey to Taktsang.
Devotion & Crazy Wisdom: Teachings on The Sadhana of Mahamudra, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Vajradhatu Publications, 292 pages, 2015, $40.00
Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche was one of the most dynamic teachers of Buddhism in the twentieth century. A pioneer in bringing the Buddhist teachings of Tibet to the West, he is credited with introducing many important Buddhist concepts into the English language and psyche in a fresh and unique way.
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CONTENTS: Devotion & Crazy Wisdom
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List of Illustrations
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ix
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Foreword by Diana J. Mukpo
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xi
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Introduction by Barry Campbell Boyce
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xiv
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PART I: THE EMBODIMENT OF ALL THE SIDDHAS
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1.
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Historical Commentary: Part One
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3
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2.
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Devotion & Crazy Wisdom
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20
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3.
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The Mandala of the Siddhas
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37
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Joining Insight & Devotion in the Rime Tradition
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72
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PART II: THE SADHANA OF MAHAMUDRA
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The Guru Principle
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85
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6.
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Crazy Wisdom
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105
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The Charnel Ground
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126
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8.
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The Crazy Wisdom Body of All the Buddhas: Devotion & Blessings
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147
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9.
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Surrendering
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168
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10.
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Historical Commentary: Part Two
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184
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| APPENDICES |
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HUM: An Approach to Mantra |
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Joining Energy & Space |
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| Editor's Afterword |
218 |
| Endnotes |
224 |
| Acknowledgements |
229 |
| Glossary |
231 |
| Further Resources for Study |
261 |
| About Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche |
264 |
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