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Smile at Fear

Written by: Chögyam Trungpa, Carolyn Rose Gimian - editor, Pema Chödrön - foreword
Narrated by: Gabra Zackman, Karen White, Steven Crossley
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Many of us, without even realizing it, are dominated by fear. We might be aware of some of our fears - perhaps we are afraid of public speaking, of financial hardship, or of losing a loved one. Chögyam Trungpa shows us that most of us suffer from a far more pervasive fearfulness: fear of ourselves. We feel ashamed and embarrassed to look at our feelings or acknowledge our styles of thinking and acting; we don’t want to face the reality of our moment-to-moment experience. It is this fear that keeps us trapped in cycles of suffering, despair, and distress.

Chögyam Trungpa offers us a vision of moving beyond fear to discover the innate bravery, trust, and delight in life that lies at the core of our being. Drawing on the Shambhala Buddhist teachings, he explains how we can each become a spiritual warrior: a person who faces each moment of life with openness and fearlessness. "The ultimate definition of bravery is not being afraid of who you are," writes Chögyam Trungpa. In this audiobook, he offers the insights and strategies to claim victory over fear.

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Fear redefined

Best about Shambala warriorhood. Simple Direct 360° view at all times. Smoothest integration of so called yanas - hina, maha & vajra in a telling manner (no pun). Never loses focus on daily life of bodhichittha kids.

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Loved concept

Smile at fear Buddha teaching unalter in every situation thanks for great book happy to listen

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No fear .No Raze. Actions with Dignity.

Raise the Windhorse in you. Becoming a true warrior with no sense of remorsenesss or guilt . Confidence and Calmness in true Shambhala style.

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Skip to the second part of the book

The first half is too abstract to retain attention of a casual reader/listener such as myself — still the wait was worth it in the second half

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New definition of fear

New way to behold the fear. Fearlessness means living our life peacefully,This book suggested. Nice examples and description.

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