<i>The Collected Works of Chögyam Trungpa </i>brings together in eight volumes the writings of the first and most influential and inspirational Tibetan teacher to present Buddhism in the West. Organized by theme, the collection includes full-length books as well as articles, seminar transcripts, poems, plays, and interviews, many of which have never before been available in book form. From memoirs of his escape from Chinese-occupied Tibet to insightful discussions of psychology, mind, and meditation; from original verse and calligraphy to the esoteric lore of tantric Buddhism—the impressive range of Trungpa's vision, talents, and teachings is showcased in this landmark series. <br><br> <br><br>Volume Three captures the distinctive voice that Chögyam Trungpa developed in North America in the 1970s and reflects the preoccupations among Western students of that era. It includes <i>Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism </i> and <i> The Myth of Freedom, </i>the two books that put Chögyam Trungpa on the map of the American spiritual scene. <i>The Heart of the Buddha </i>and sixteen articles and forewords complete this volume.