In 1968, while on retreat in a cave in Bhutan, Chögyam Trungpa revealed "The Sadhana of Mahamudra," a terma text, or visionary teaching, that illuminated the problems of spiritual corruption and materialism. From that time on, his teachings were dedicated to providing his students with the...

In 1968, while on retreat in a cave in Bhutan, Chögyam Trungpa revealed "The Sadhana of Mahamudra," a terma text, or visionary teaching, that illuminated the problems of spiritual corruption and materialism. From that time on, his teachings were dedicated to providing his students with the wisdom and skill to overcome these problems in themselves and in the world.

In later years, Chögyam Tungpa offered teachings to unpack the meaning of the practice. That extensive commentary is contained here, where he lays the groundwork we need to gain a deeper appreciation of this profound text and how it applies to our own lives and practice. As he states in the book, "The sadhana is a prototype of how emotion and wisdom can work together."