The Myth of Freedom and the Way of Meditation

De: Chögyam Trungpa, Marvin Casper, John Baker - editor, Pema Chödrön - foreword

Narrado por: Roger Clark

ChgyamTrungpa's unique ability to express the essence of Buddhist teachings in the language and imagery of modern American culture makes his books among the most accessible works of Buddhist philosophy. Here Trungpa explores the true meaning of freedom, showing us how our preconceptions, attitudes, and even our spiritual practices can become chains that bind us to repetitive patterns of frustration and despair. This edition features a new foreword by Pema Chödrön, a close student of Trungpa and the best-selling author of When Things Fall Apart.

©1976 Chögyam Trungpa; Foreword 2001 by Pema Chödrön (P)2014 Audible Inc.

Greatest Book for Spiritual Development

Honestly every year I listen to this. I get on one of his books usually by trying to remember a point made by the author. Then I end up listening to all of his books in a row. Every time. It’s something about Roger Clark narrating. But mostly the compilation of these lectures. I would read Cutting through Spiritual Materialism first. The authors consider this it’s companion. Enjoy yourself this book will bring you Great Joy when read carefully. Thank you for this wonderful title.

Excellent! Wonderful narration.

2nd or 3rd time listening to it very easy to listen to. A blessing to have these to listen to.
AS ONE RESPECT

one of the best books on meditation I've ever read

I have read several books on meditation this is by far one of the very best instructions

Excellent Guide

Such a beautiful way of getting onto the path. I love the real life examples which makes it easier to comprehend

Panoramic introduction to Buddhism

This is a great intro to the Buddha Dharma in general and Chogyam Trungpa's work. If you want to learn more about either, this is a great place to start and also revisit the fundamentals.

Fantastic and difficult

...like all books of C. Trungpa. It cuts through all fantasies one might have about the path to "enlightenment".

Wonderful teaching

Loved this book. The narrator was perfect for its reading. and the teachings a must. for anyone who. is on the path.

Another good read!

Very helpful in understanding the practice. I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting a better understanding.

Advanced level

The biggest problem with this audio book is that it does NOT include the forward by Pema Chrodron as advertised. I really want to hear what and has to say about this book. So that is a major disappointment I think Audible should rectify.

Talking about the content, I admit I was over my head with this book. Chogyam Trungpa starts out by saying we need to first look at what Buddhism is. So it sounds like we're going to start out gently. But soon it gets into topics that may make more sense for advanced practicioners, but I wouldn't know.

Still, I have listened twice and likely will again in a few months. This all sounds highly unorthodox and really remarkable to me.

Chatham Trungpa himself was a paradox, so that's another layer on this. An alcoholic who renounced his monastic vows and got married? But still was regarded as a master, for lack of a better term?

The book is as remarkable as the man and has taught me a lot. Highly recommended. A bit mind bending.

Crazy confusing but wonderful . . .

If you've already been studying Buddhist concepts! I wouldn't recommend it otherwise. There are ideas (I say "ideas" even though that's probably not the best word to use) in this book that I hadn't come across before and others that have been reiterated beautifully. Still, at least half of it is a mystery so I will listen to it over and over for a long time just like I have other books of this topic.