Author: Chogyam Trungpa
Publisher: Shambhala
Year: 1999
Language: English
Pages: 250
ISBN/UPC (if available): 1569571090
Description
This classic is the record of two series of lectures, and presents a classical Buddhist approach to spirituality.
Walking the spiritual path properly is a very subtle process; it is not something to jump into naively. There are numerous sidetracks which lead to a distorted, ego-centered version of spirituality; we can deceive ourselves into thinking we are developing spiritually when instead we are strengthening our egocentricity through spiritual techniques. This fundamental distortion may be referred to as Spiritual Materialism.
In these lectures, first discussed are the various ways in which people involve themselves in spiritual materialism, the many forms of self-deception into which aspirants may fall. After this tour of the sidetracks along the way, the broad outlines of the true spiritual path are discussed. The approach presented is a classical Buddhist one - not in a formal sense, but in the sense of presenting the heart of the Buddhist approach to spirituality. Although the Buddhist way is not theistic, it does not contradict the theistic disciplines. Rather the differences between the ways are a matter of emphasis and method. The basic problems of spiritual materialism are common to all spiritual disciplines.
Contents
PART I
CHAPTER I
The People Allah Likes
CHAPTER II
The People whom Allah does not like
CHAPTER III
How the Muslim should behave towaords his parents
CHAPTER IV
How Muslims should live in the world
CHAPTER V
Who is actually entitled to be called Muslim
CHAPTER VI
How a Muslim should behave towards a non-Muslim
CHAPTER VII
How Muslims should Treat the Orphans
CHAPTER VIII
Why are Muslik Heading for Ruin
CHAPTER IX
How can Muslims save themselves from Ruin
CHAPTER X
Where to find words of wisdon for Guidance
PART II
CHAPTER I
The way to righteousness; when should a man take a bath
CHAPTER II
Who should a Muslim give charity and to what extent
CHAPTER III
What is Lawful and what is Unlawful for Muslims to eat
CHAPTER IV
How can wealth and honour be obtained
CHAPTER V
Which women can a Muslim Marry
CHAPTER VI
Mutual Relations between Husband and Wife
CHAPTER VII
What to do in cse of difference between husband and wife
CHAPTER VIII
The Extent of Purdah
CHAPTER IX
How should Muslims make bequests
CHAPTER X
Punishment for theft, murder and adultery