Insightful teachings on bringing mindfulness and awareness--the fruits
of a steady meditation practice--to the key aspects of daily life
Each day we deal with the challenges of ordinary life: a series of
mundane experiences that could be summarized by the title of this book,
Work, Sex, Money. We all hope that these aspects of our life will be a
source of fulfillment and pleasure, and they often are. Yet they are
also always sources of problems for which we seek practical advice and
solutions. The best prescription, according to Chögyam Trungpa, is a
dose of reality and also a dose of respect for ourselves and our world.
His profound teachings on work, sex, and money celebrate the sacredness
of life and our ability to cope with its twists and turns with dignity,
humor, and even joy.
He begins by breaking down the barrier between the spiritual and the
mundane, showing that work, sex, and money are just as much a part of
our spiritual life as they are a part of our everyday existence. He then
discusses these subjects in relation to ego and self-image, karma,
mindfulness, and meditation. "Work" includes general principles of
mindfulness and awareness in how we conduct everyday life as well as
discussion of ethics in business and the workplace. "Sex" is about
relationships and communication as a whole. "Money" looks at how we view
the economics of livelihood and money as "green energy" that affects our
lives. The result is an inclusive vision of life, one that encompasses
the biggest issues and the smallest details of every day.
There are, in fact, few definitive answers in these pages. There is,
however, authentic wisdom providing us with tools we need to work with
the toughest stuff in our lives.
