Tendrel

By Anne Waldman

Published by Trident Press, 2024

98 pages, paperback

Tendrel: A Meeting of Minds is an examination and recollection that ventures into the heart of a unique cultural and intellectual crossroads. Anne Waldman’s profound exploration of the fusion of poetics and Tibetan Buddhist wisdom, set against the backdrop of the compelling and provocative figures of Chögyam Trungpa and the celebrated writers of the Beat literary movement, shines a light on one of the most influential periods in American poetry. With the inclusion of never-before-published poetic works by Waldman, Tendrel offers a rare opportunity to delve into the soul of a generation, where the power and essence of spirituality, literature, and activism meet.

Praise for Anne Waldman...

“A major poet.” -Allen Ginsberg

“Anne Waldman’s voice is epic, mythic, and, above all, wild. She gives us direct courage from the force of her great heart. Her words: sacred text.” -Terry Tempest Williams

“When Allen Ginsberg passed from us it was Anne Waldman who dutifully gathered up his many burdens, continuing his work as a poet, activist, and teacher. In following his example she has bloomed as an example herself. How fortunate we are to have her among us and may we all reach out and take a small amount of her burden upon ourselves.” -Patti Smith