Smile at Fear by Chogyam Trungpa

Many of us, without even realizing it, are dominated by fear. We might recognize the obvious ones — fear of public speaking, financial hardship, or loss. But as one of the most remarkable and brilliant teachers of modern times (Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart) reveals, the deepest fear most of us carry is far closer to home: the fear of ourselves.

We feel ashamed to look honestly at our feelings, our habits, our moment-to-moment experience. And it is that fear — the one we rarely name — that keeps us cycling through suffering, distraction, and despair.

Drawing on the profound Shambhala Buddhist teachings, this book offers a clear and luminous path forward. The invitation is to become a spiritual warrior — not someone who fights the world, but someone who meets each moment with openness, honesty, and an unshakeable trust in their own basic goodness.

This is not a book about suppressing fear or pretending it away. It is about something braver: turning toward it with a smile. That small, radical act is where genuine courage begins.

• Rooted in Tibetan Buddhist and Shambhala wisdom traditions
• Accessible to readers new to Buddhist philosophy and longtime practitioners alike
• Praised by leading teachers of mindfulness and contemplative practice
• A quiet, transformative read — perfect for a rainy afternoon by the sea

The kind of book you’ll want to keep on your nightstand, return to often, and press into the hands of someone you love. We’re glad it found its way to our shelves.

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