Our world needs each of us—working uniquely and genuinely—to be courageous and helpful at this time. Chögyam Trungpa—Buddhist meditation master, scholar, author and artist—introduced the Shambhala social vision in the 1970s. These teachings emphasize how individuals can work with fear, develop confidence in a vision of goodness, cultivate life force in themselves, and promote the energy of life that exists between all human beings. This message is particularly relevant today. With our larger world in turmoil, each of us is challenged to develop strength and a powerful courage, hope and social harmony. By drawing deeply on stories from her own personal journey with Buddhist and Shambhala practices, Cynthia Kneen makes this vision accessible to the widest possible audience. Awake Mind, Open Heart shows that, however chaotic and perilous our present world may be, we can claim our full power as human beings. Kneen illuminates how Buddhism and Shambhala, two great humanistic traditions, show us how to lead a profoundly meaningful life, a life of skillful influence, and to help create a powerfully decent society.