Cynicism and Magic cushions which forms the core of

which forms the core of teachings known as Dzogchen (Great Perfection) in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition

Translated by Gyurme Avertin

Foreword by Khabje Trulshik Rinpoche and Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche

thus her corpse represents the concept of the self-cherishing attitude that is sacrificed through the practice of the chod ritual

it illustrates the essence of Buddhist teachings

Cynicism and Magic cushions which forms the core ofIntelligence and Intuition on the Buddhist Path By Chogyam Trungpa Edited by Opening the Dharma Treasury Editors Group Based on a series of talks given by Chgyam Trungpa during the first session of what was to become Naropa University, Cynicism and Magic introduces key Tibetan Buddhist concepts, including karma, the structure of ego, the paramitas, and the bodhisattva. Employing a unique and intimate teaching style, Trungpa Rinpoche presents these