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Smile at Fear: Awakening the True Heart of Bravery Hardcover – November 3, 2009

by Chogyam Trungpa (Author), Carolyn Gimian (Editor)
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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, financial hardship, or losing a loved one. But in this book meditation master Chögyam Trungpa shows us that most of us suffer from a far more pervasive form of fear: the fear of ourselves. We feel ashamed and embarrassed to look at our feelings or acknowledge our styles of thinking and behaving; 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 tradition and on 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 language that is fresh, accessible, and startlingly direct, this book explains:


   • how the practice of sitting meditation can help us to uncover our inherent confidence and bravery,
   • how fear and embarrassment about ourselves keep us trapped in cycles of suffering,
   • the wisdom of loving-kindness and nonaggression,
   • how true invincibility depends on becoming more open and vulnerable.


Here are the essential insights and strategies that will allow us to finally claim victory over fear.
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  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Shambhala
  4. Publication date
    November 3, 2009
  5. Dimensions
    5.7 x 0.65 x 8.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1590306961
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1590306963
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“The teachings presented in this book are transformational—and especially relevant today, when so many of us are facing uncertainty and anxiety. Chögyam Trungpa shows us how to uncover our innate strength, confidence, and joy under any circumstances. I strongly recommend this book to all those seeking awakening and freedom.”—Pema Chödrön

“Chögyam Trungpa offers us a rich banquet with many inviting, intriguing, and delicious glimpses into the Buddhist perspective on our mind and life.”—Daniel Goleman

“There is no one better than Chögyam Trungpa to show us how to be fearless. He overcame great difficulties while remaining true to his principles—bravery, compassion, and gentleness. These are the qualities of a Shambhala warrior, which shine through brilliantly in this book.”—Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

“This is powerful dharma encouragement to awaken our own fearless and wise heart—from one of the most remarkable and brilliant teachers of modern times.”—Jack Kornfield

“This book offers each of us an encounter with our own fearlessness. I will keep this book close by and treasure it for the rest of my life.”—Margaret J. Wheatley

“Chögyam Trungpa’s vision of fearlessness as honesty, joyfulness, sadness, and openness is inspiring and particularly relevant to our historical moment.”—Norman Fischer

“A book that should be included in nearly every Buddhist’s library.”—Elephant Journal

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Chögyam Trungpa (1940–1987)—meditation master, teacher, and artist—founded Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, the first Buddhist-inspired university in North America; the Shambhala Training program; and an international association of meditation centers known as Shambhala International. He is the author of numerous books including Shambhala: Sacred Path of the Warrior, Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism, and The Myth of Freedom.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shambhala (November 3, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1590306961
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1590306963
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.7 x 0.65 x 8.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Chögyam Trungpa (1940–1987)—meditation master, teacher, and artist—founded Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, the first Buddhist-inspired university in North America; the Shambhala Training program; and an international association of meditation centers known as Shambhala International. He is the author of numerous books including Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior, Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism, and The Myth of Freedom.

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Flow555
5.0 out of 5 stars Tool for your toolbox!
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2010
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This is a wonderful, rich book -- a real tool for your toolbox, when it comes to making your way in the world.
I appreciate the insights and wisdom, but mostly I appreciate the specific ways to implement this lovely spiritual framework, into the nitty gritty of your very human life.

I have suggested this book to many friends, gave away my own copy, and I intend to buy more to pass along to other Spiritual Warriors I bump into on the path.

With all of the problems we are facing, all of the complexity and confusion of our daily existence, "Smile At Fear: Awakening the True Heart of Bravery" offers a very simple, yet profound way to connect with life, in all of its richness and layers of pleasure and pain.

Awakening your Brave Heart, is the very remedy called for, in these times. A welcome relief! It's the very essence of what is needed and what will get us through: It is the only thing that can propel us forward as these times (like all times) unfold before us.
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Anuj
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring!!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2014
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I've read many books for self-development over the last fifteen years....
firstly, it's humbling to read this book. One of the only books that reiterates the limitation of intellectualising or trying to speak / talk about concepts and ideoligies. It reminds and pushes you to cultivate action-your practice of living through tools like meditation etc.
it is useful for anyone who wants to learn more about themselves. Don't worry about not understanding certain concepts (this is especially for the younger readers), they will make sense as you carry on living your lives with ideas discussed in this book (dignity, fearlessness, grace etc). So this book is timeless in so many ways.
The people who have experienced a broken heart and have managed to walk forward with a smile, will be pleasantly reminded that their 'basic genuineness' is always protecting them and that they are on the right track. But, most importantly to keep cultivating the warriorship :)
Loved reading this book. Thank you Chogyam trungpa
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Jon Leland
5.0 out of 5 stars Profound and Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2009
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This is really the third in a series of what I would consider essential teachings from one of the most important Buddhist teachers of our time. It follows "Shambhala, Sacred Path of the Warrior" and "Great Eastern Sun." I love reading this before I sit for meditation in the morning. I salute Carolyn Rose Gimian for a loving and elegant job editing these talks.

In case you have any doubts, this is no little book of "left-overs" that are being put out long after Trungpa's death. This is the "real deal." I find these teachings--arranged in bite sized chapters--to be profound and literally enlightening. The material not only covers diving into your fears or being present with them rather than recoiling; but more importantly to me, it explains how to shine with the unconditional fearless, doubtless awareness that fuels the confidence and joy of Windhorse energy.

This pithy little book is surprisingly powerful--at least it is to me. I recommend it very highly, especially to anyone who has found resonance with the teachings of Chogyam Trungpa, Pema Chodron or Sakyong Mipham.

Very rich and rewarding indeed!
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Todd M. Steed
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Teaching.... plus a minor gripe
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2015
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A good teaching. My only gripe is that Trungpa would not have known about Starbucks. The editorial decision to 'update' the cultural references was not really effective.

It's really great to have the audio version available- so thanks for that.
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Dr. Jan B. Newman
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book from perplexing man
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2011
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I was skittish about buying this book knowing the good, the bad and the ugly about Trungpa Rinpoche and his legacy.
Trungpa founded Naropa Institute, was Pema Chodren's primary teacher, and began a number of meditation centers. His personal life was a disaster and embodied the worst of what can happen when Tibetans encounter the West with its perversions and their self restain fails.He died at a young age from the ravages of alcoholism.

Now we have that out of the way, this book is amazing. Although it is a compilation of Trungpa's talks on this subject, it flows as if these talks were meant to be sewn together. It is written with the characteristic openness and bluntness of many Tibetan masters which I find refreshing in this time of political correctness and self-soothing. The first chapter is titled Face Yourself-in which he elaborates unblemished self-examination, The second chapter gives specifics of meditation, the book proceeds on about how to develop fearless which is actually the process of finding one's own true nature, basic goodness and developing one's windhorse which arises out of mindfullness and is characterized by natural gallantry and fearlessness.
This books has many gems including the need to embrace the paradox that constitutes one's true nature...happiness but always with a touch of sadness.To get all this book has to offer requires more than one reading.
Perhaps that is what we are called upon to do with Trungpa himself...see the paradox of this brilliant man...the dark and light. By Trungpa's own words that doesn't mean condoning his actions.
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Joshua Loucks
5.0 out of 5 stars Brings your life back in focus
Reviewed in Canada on January 25, 2021
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A must read for anyone. It's a inspiring book that is a game changer for the mind. I suggest it to anyone, especially if you are feeling lost in life and need to recentrer.
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K. Greer
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2011
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I really enjoyed it. In fact I didn't want it to end. It contains his magic and as I read it found myself thinking about his finely tuned words all day. I even tried practicing many of his ideas and it resulted in a light happy mood every day. I can hear his voice and humour and recommend it to anyone who is even a little interested in this famous teacher...
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Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2018
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Very inspiring. Love the analogies and reoccurring mantras to reinforce and connect concepts
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Christina Gonzalez
5.0 out of 5 stars A Life Changing Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2016
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This book can open up new possibilities in our lives by showing us how to understand our own minds and make friends with ourselves. It leaves us smiling, hopeful and joyful.
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