The Collected Works of Chögyam Trungpa brings together in eight
volumes the writings of one of the first and most influential and
inspirational Tibetan teachers to present Buddhism in the West.
Organized by theme, the collection includes full-length books as well as
articles, seminar transcripts, poems, plays, and interviews, many of
which have never before been available in book form. From memoirs of his
escape from Chinese-occupied Tibet to insightful discussions of
psychology, mind, and meditation; from original verse and calligraphy to
the esoteric lore of tantric Buddhism--the impressive range of Trungpa's
vision, talents, and teachings is showcased in this landmark series.
Volume Seven features the work of Chögyam Trungpa as a poet, playwright,
and visual artist and his teachings on art and the creative process,
which are among the most innovative and provocative aspects of his
activities in the West. While it includes material in which Trungpa
Rinpoche shares his knowledge of the symbolism and iconography of
traditional Buddhist arts (in Visual Dharma) , this richly varied
volume primarily focuses on his own, often radical creative expressions.
The Art of Calligraphy is a wonderful showcase for his calligraphy,
and Dharma Art brings together his ideas on art, the artistic process,
and aesthetics. Tibetan poetics, filmmaking, theater, and art and
education are among the topics of the selected writings.