Shambala Warrior Training: How to Manifest Courage, Authenticity, & Gentleness in Every Situation of Your Life

by Cynthia Kneen

In the legendary kingdom of Shambhala, enlightened citizens lived in an advanced society based on fearlessness and non-aggression. On Shambhala Warrior Training, you will learn to harness the magical energy of your own direct experience through this powerful, timeless tradition. Cynthia Kneen (one of the world's preeminent Shambhala instructors) presents these ancient teachings as revealed through Tibet's most revered lineage of enlightened warriors. Shambhala Warrior Training shares the practices these noble people have used for centuries to cultivate natural bravery, dignity, and gentleness. Twelve training sessions The warrior's path -- Fear and fearlessness -- Windhorse philosophy -- Authentic presence -- Enlightened society -- Much more.

Genres: Spirituality

8 pages, Audio Cassette

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Tommy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an audiobook edition of an old cassette series (if from the mid-90's is considered old). Cynthia Kneen is a thoughtful, well versed, and compassionate teacher & narrator. If you are a practitioner of Shambhala Buddhism, this is an invaluable resource for understanding the teachings that are aligned with the lineage. If you are not, this book may veer too deeply into the concepts and vernacular of Shambhala teachings, though no more than many excellent books on Zen do the same for that school.

It's an audiobook that invites active listening, rich with wisdom that might best be absorbed in short sessions. The book is broken into about 15 chapters, each with a different concept, so it's easy to approach the teachings as short listening sessions, each chapter like a separate Dharma Talk or podcast.

My only observation that felt a little off-putting, though I actually started to embrace and enjoy it after a few chapters: Kneen uses a LOT of examples. She rarely stops at "like the way we eat our food, or wash the dishes." There are usually four, five, or six examples, so that the message comes across and she covers the waterfront: "like the way we eat our food, or wash the dishes, or walk our dog, or take a bath, or drive our car, or tie our shoes." Once you get used to it, it's actually engaging, but it's worth pointing out that you likely want to just embrace the approach and go along for the ride.

The ride, all in all, is worth taking for anyone interested in, or already following, the Shambhala path.