Warrior-king of Shambhala : remembering Chögyam Trungpa / by Jeremy Hayward ; foreword by Sakyong Mipham.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [443]-447) and index.

1970: A stubborn scientist meets a phenomenal magician -- 1970: So what is left? -- 1971: Do I want to stay with this man? -- 1972: Gaining confidence in sitting practice -- 1973: Vajrayana explodes on the scene -- 1974-75: Big leaps forward -- 1975-76: Shambhala vision proclaimed -- 1977: Shambhala vision unfolds -- 1978: A splendid year of celebrations -- 1979: Deepening practice, shaky leadership -- 1980: The only thing worth living for -- 1981: Meeting the Dralas -- 1982: Coemergence, joy, and sadness -- 1983: How to speak properly -- 1984: Going beyond -- 1985: Gone altogether beyond and back -- 1986-87: Final goodbyes -- The joy continues.

A pioneer in introducing Tibetan Buddhism to the West, Chogyam Trungpa is also one of its most controversial figures. Born in Tibet and trained in the traditional manner, he arrived in the U.S. in 1970, a time when there was virtually no knowledge of Buddhism in the general culture. He defied notions of how a holy man should act. Dressing in Western clothing and at times exhibiting unconventional behavior, his "crazy wisdom" made him a magnet for a generation of spiritual seekers. One of those seekers was Jeremy Hayward. This intimate memoir begins with their first meeting in 1970, then progresses year by year until Trungpa's death and beyond. Hayward vividly describes Trungpa's powerful, direct way of working with students, his groundbreaking work in bringing Buddhism to the West, and the teachings Trungpa presented each year. He also describes his own personal spiritual journey with Chogyam Trungpa as a guide. Show More Show Less