Karma has become a popular term in the West. It’s often associated with somewhat naive or deterministic ideas about rebirth and reincarnation, or has been conflated with conceptions of morality and guilt. Chögyam Trungpa’s majestic book lends clarity to this essential yet misinterpreted term. For Trungpa, a good understanding of karma is critical, as it reveals that liberation is possible and the future is never predestined. His original focus in presenting Buddhist teachings includes a profound and astute vision of karma, its causes and effects, and how to cut the root of karma itself.