Sakyong Mipham is the leader of the Shambhala Buddhist lineage and is spiritual director of Shambhala International, a network of meditation and retreat centers. He writes a regular column in the Shambhala Sun, he is the author of the best-selling Turning the Mind into an Ally, and he regularly offers retreats and workshops throughout the world. Sakyong Mipham is the eldest son of Chögyam Trungpa, who was instrumental in bringing Tibetan Buddhism to the West. He is also an avid marathon runner and golfer, and he has been named one of the thirty global visionaries of our time by Planet magazine.

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"We often feel overwhelmed by the world. But it is possible," says Sakyong Mipham, "to rule our world and direct our lives in a positive way." In this recorded workshop, the Sakyong presents the most powerful ideas from his book Ruling Your World. He reveals the spiritual practices of ancient Tibetan Buddhist rulers, and with freshness and wit he makes these teachings relevant to our daily lives as he explains how to:

live life with confidence and composure

become happier through putting others first

recognize the basic goodness we all possess

This audio program also includes guided meditation sessions. Join Sakyong Mipham as he teaches us how to meditate to develop mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom.

3 CDs; 2 1/2 hours. 

"Sakyong Mipham offers an inspirational vision—as well as practical guidelines—for enriching our individual lives in a way that benefits others as well."—Ken Wilber

Publisher: Shambhala
Distributor: Random House, Inc.
Publication Date: 07-10-2007
Measurements: 5.71in X 5.28in X .61in X .255lb