Featuring a new foreword by Pema Chödrön, this Tibetan Buddhist
classic explores the meaning of freedom and how we can attain it through
meditation
Freedom is generally thought of as the ability to achieve goals and
satisfy desires. But what are the sources of these goals and desires? If
they arise from ignorance, habitual patterns, and negative emotions, is
the freedom to pursue these goals true freedom--or is it just a myth?
In The Myth of Freedom and the Way of Meditation, Chögyam Trungpa
explores the true meaning of freedom, showing us how our attitudes,
preconceptions, and even our spiritual practices can become chains that
bind us to repetitive patterns of frustration and despair. He also
explains how meditation can bring into focus the causes of frustration,
and how these negative forces can aid us in advancing toward true
freedom. Trungpa's unique ability to express the essence of Buddhist
teachings in the language and imagery of contemporary American culture
makes this book one of the best, most accessible sources of the Buddhist
doctrine ever written.