We have a fear of facing ourselves. That is the obstacle. Experiencing the innermost core of our existence is very embarrassing to… — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
“Going beyond fear begins when we examine our fear: our anxiety, nervousness, concern, and restlessness. If we look into our fear, if… — Chögyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
Ultimately, the definition of bravery is not being afraid of yourself. — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
“Many people try to find a spiritual path where they do not have to face themselves but where they can still liberate… — Chögyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
“When we are afraid of ourselves and afraid of the seeming threat the world presents, then we become extremely selfish. We want… — Chögyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
“We must surrender our hopes and expectations, as well as our fears, and march directly into disappointment, work with disappointment, go into… — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
“The situations of fear that exist in our lives provide us with stepping stones to step over our fear. On the other… — Chögyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
Ultimately, that is the definition of bravery: not being afraid of yourself. — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
“Q: Why do you think that people are so protective of their egos? Why is it so hard to let go of… — Chögyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
When we hide from the world in this way, we feel secure. We may think we have quieted our fear, but we… — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
When you are frightened by something, you have to relate with fear, explore why you are frightened, and develop some sense of… — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
“When we find ourselves in a situation in which our buttons are being pushed, we can choose to repress or act out,… — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
There is more to fearlessness than merely having overcome fear... This state of being is not dependent on any external circumstances. It… — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
We have a fear of facing ourselves. That is the obstacle. Experiencing the innermost core of our existence is very embarrassing to a lot… — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
Acknowledging foolishness is a very powerful and important experience. We could almost say that being willing to be a fool is one of the… — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
We do not have to be ashamed of what we are. As sentient beings we have wonderful backgrounds. These backgrounds may not be particularly… — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
When you drop your unnecessary things, you finally can swoop and fly in vast space. It is so blue, so bright, and so nice,… — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
Anything that is created must sooner or later die. Enlightenment is permanent because we have not produced it; we have merely discovered it. — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
“There is a saying in the Tibetan scriptures: “Knowledge must be burned, hammered, and beaten like pure gold. Then one can wear it as… — Chögyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
“Warriorship is a continual journey. To be a warrior is to learn to be genuine in every moment of your life.” — Chögyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
The courage to work with ourselves comes as basic trust in ourselves, as a sort of fundamental optimism. — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
Enlightenment is like witnessing the brilliant sun for the first time in the morning. It is like seeing the beautiful flowers that grow in… — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
If you look into the mirror, you see that [every part of you] belongs there and you belong there, as you are. You begin… — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
When one is able to overcome the romantic and emotional attitude, one discovers truth even in the kitchen sink. — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
