num_pages: 160
description: Based on the author's talks at Naropa University, this volume introduces the reader to the principles of tantra, based on the practice of meditation, which leads to the discovery of egolessness. Trungpa Rinpoche provides a direct and experiential picture of the tantric world, explaining the importance of self-existing energy, the mandala principle, the difference between Buddhist and Hindu tantra—stressing the nontheistic foundation of Buddhism. The role of the teacher and the meaning of tantric transmission are also presented. Written for the student of Buddhism rather than the scholar, Journey without Goal  demystifies the vajrayana and at the same time affirms the power and sacredness of its ancient teaching.
language: English
title: Journey Without Goal: The Tantric Wisdom of the Buddha
titlecomplete: Journey Without Goal: The Tantric Wisdom of the Buddha
genres: Buddhism, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Philosophy, Religion
ratings_count: 198
series: Dharma Ocean
publisher: Shambhala