{"product_id":"the-heart-of-the-buddha-chgyam-trungpa-9781590307663","title":"The Heart of the Buddha: Entering the Tibetan Buddhist Path","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe basic teachings of Buddhism as they relate to everyday life--presented by the esteemed Tibetan meditation master\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Heart of the Buddha\u003c\/i\u003e, Ch gyam Trungpa examines the basic teachings of Buddhism and places them within the context of daily life. Divided into three parts, the book begins with a discussion about the open, inquisitive, and good-humored qualities of the \"heart of the Buddha\"--an \"enlightened gene\" that everyone possesses. Next, Ch gyam Trungpa moves to the stages of the Buddhist path, presenting the three vehicles--Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana--that carry the Buddhist practitioner toward enlightenment. Finally, he describes the direct application of Buddhist teachings to topics as varied as relationships, drinking, children, and money. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Heart of the Buddha \u003c\/i\u003ereflects Trungpa's great appreciation for Western culture and deep understanding of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, which enabled him to teach Westerners in an effective, contemporary way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chyam Trungpa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1590307666\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781590307663\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shambhala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/23\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.08h x 6.00w x 0.59d","brand":"Chyam Trungpa","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43986979094783,"sku":"9781590307663","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7f11d27b-30b4-4763-9e91-1907b07f32f6.jpg?v=1683286288","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-heart-of-the-buddha-chgyam-trungpa-9781590307663","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}