“There is a saying in the Tibetan scriptures: “Knowledge must be burned, hammered, and beaten like pure gold. Then one can wear… — Chögyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
We can deceive ourselves into thinking we are developing spirituality when instead we are strengthening our egocentricity through spiritual techniques. — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
The meditator develops new depths of insight through direct communication with the reality of the phenomenal world... He or she is able… — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
Are the great spiritual teachings really advocating that we fight evil because we are on the side of light, the side of… — 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
Tantra is the hot blood of spiritual practice. It smashes the taboo against unreasonable happiness; a thunderbolt path, swift, joyful, and fierce.… — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
Ego is constantly attempting to acquire and apply the teachings of spirituality for its own benefit. — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
The strongest of us are those that are spiritually strong, and a spiritual warrior is one of vulnerability. — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
“Thus openness and surrendering are the necessary preparation for working with a spiritual friend. We acknowledge our fundamental richness rather than bemoan… — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
“Our vast collections of knowledge and experience are just part of ego’s display, part of the grandiose quality of ego. We display… — Chögyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
“But finally we begin to question what spirituality means really. Is it simply a matter of attempting to be religious, pious, and… — Chögyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
Walking the spiritual path properly is a very subtle process; it is not something to jump into naively. There are numerous sidetracks… — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
My advice to you is not to undertake the spiritual path. It is too difficult, too long, and is too demanding. I… — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
“According to the Buddhist tradition, the spiritual path is the process of cutting through our confusion, of uncovering the awakened state of… — Chögyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
For the very reason that we expect things to be good and beautiful, they won't be. In genuine spirituality, we don't look… — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
To be a spiritual warrior, one must have a broken heart; without a broken heart and the sense of tenderness and vulnerability,… — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
“This is not to say that the point of the hard way is that we must be heroic. The attitude of "heroism"… — Chögyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
“We also have to give up the notion of a divine savior, which has nothing to do with what religion we belong… — Chögyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
The main point of any spiritual practice is to step out of the bureaucracy of ego. This means stepping out of ego's… — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
I am alone and my spiritual journey is my experience.' This is the real experience of freedom and independence. Then we begin… — Chogyam Trungpa Copy Share Image
“No matter what the practice or teaching, ego loves to wait in ambush to appropriate spirituality for its own survival and gain.” — Chögyam 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
