{"product_id":"the-heart-of-the-buddha-entering-the-tibetan-buddhist-path-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, Chögyam 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, Chögyam 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\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shambhala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/23\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781590307663\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\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\u0026#195;\u0026#182;gyam Trungpa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52072316993717,"sku":"9781590307663","price":21.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_6d8c8a66-1948-4f53-8381-4d5e6c06e465.jpg?v=1764688501","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-heart-of-the-buddha-entering-the-tibetan-buddhist-path-9781590307663","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}