Chögyam Trungpa
Tibetan guru and founder of Shambhala
Born
1939
86 years ago
Died
April 4th, 1987
38 years ago — 48 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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A prominent figure in Buddhism, established a lineage of Tibetan teachings in the West. Founded the Naropa Institute in Colorado, a Buddhist-inspired university that emphasizes contemplative education. Authored several influential books on Buddhism and meditation, contributing to the spread of Tibetan Buddhism outside Asia. Introduced the concept of Shambhala, which emphasizes the importance of creating a compassionate society. His teachings integrated Western philosophy and psychology with traditional Buddhist practices.
Founded the Naropa Institute in 1974
Authored 'Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism'
Developed the Shambhala vision
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