True Perception: The Path of Dharma Art

True Perception: The Path of Dharma Art

Genuine art has the power to awaken and liberate. The renowned meditation master and artist ChÃ¶gyam Trungpa called this type of art â€œdharma artâ€â€”any creative work that springs from an awakened state of mind, characterized by directness, unselfconsciousness, and nonaggression. Dharma art provides a vehicle to appreciate the nature of things as they are and express it without any struggle or desire to achieve. A work of dharma art brings out the goodness and dignity of the situation it reflectsâ€”dignity that comes from the artistâ€™s interest in the details of life and sense of appreciation for experience. Trungpa shows how the principles of dharma art extend to everyday life: any activity can provide an opportunity to relax and open our senses to the phenomenal world.

An expanded edition of Trungpa's Dharma Art (1996), this book includes a new introduction and essay.
Country USA
Brand Shambhala
Manufacturer Shambhala
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781590305881
Color White
ReleaseDate 2008-11-11
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
UPCs 884301713636
EANs 9781590305881

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