Work, Sex, Money

Real Life on the Path of Mindfulness

Chogyam Trungpa, Carolyn Rose Gimian, Sherab Chodzin Kohn

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Shambhala Publications Inc
17 July 2013

Religion & beliefs; Buddhist life & practice

"""Real Life on the Path of Mindfulness""

""Sometimes we view spirituality as an escape from ordinary life, using spiritual practice as a way to get away from the intensity and conflict of existence. Trungpa reveals this view to be an illusion. Everyday life is intimately linked to meditation, contemplation, and the search for genuine spiritual experience, he teaches, and everyday life is inevitably connected with work, sex, and money. He examines these aspects of our ordinary life in relationship to the construction of our ego or self-image, how karma arises in connection with them, and how we can use chaos and uncertainty as the basis for making wise choices in our livelihood, finances, and relationships.

Work, sex, and money are examined as general principles and as specific areas of interest. The topic of sex is presented in the context of relationships and communication as a whole. The discussion of money looks at how we view the economics of livelihood and money as

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that affects our lives. The discussion of work includes general principles of mindfulness and awareness in how we conduct everyday life as well as discussion of ethics in business and the work place. The discussion is always informed by a m"

By: Chogyam Trungpa
Edited by: Carolyn Rose Gimian, Sherab Chodzin Kohn
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 386g
ISBN: 9781590305966
ISBN 10: 1590305965
Pages: 225
Publication Date: 17 July 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Work, Sex, Money: Real Life on the Path of Mindfulness

ChOgyam Trungpa shows us how to uncover our innate strength, confidence, and joy under any circumstances. --Pema ChOdrOn Powerful dharma encouragement to awaken our own fearless and wise heart--from one of the most remarkable and brilliant teachers of modern times. --Jack Kornfield ChOgyam Trungpa offers us a rich banquet with many inviting, intriguing, and delicious glimpses into the Buddhist perspective on our mind and life. --Daniel Goleman ChOgyam Trungpa's new book provides the longed-for missing link between deeply powerful teachings on spirituality and the realities of twenty-first century life in the West. Personally, I am beyond grateful. --Susan Piver, author of The Wisdom of a Broken Heart Work, Sex, Money is a terrific reminder of Trungpa's great gift to American Buddhism. -- Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Quarterly