“Dare we wake up and experience reality on the spot? Become gentle warriors beyond the incessant vacillation of hope, fear, and doubt? Find motivation in personal heartbreak that a path of realization must inevitably extend to others? Realize the essential Buddhist axiom that all beings desire to be happy? That we are not alone in this pursuit?

Sakyong Mipham, a major lineage holder in both the Buddhist and Shambhala traditions, insists in these heart songs that we can radically shift our view, that we have choices, that we might open up and be inspired to help and serve the world, as he does, that we can be playful and imaginative and open.

He carries the responsibility – the sacred duty and karma – of dharmic leadership into his writing path, exemplified here in your hand. He wants you to find him in the cosmic dance of the snow lion, frolicking in the fields of virtue and gentle delight. You’d be remiss not to join in.”

-from the introduction by Anne Waldman

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