Arise Quote by Chogyam Trungpa
“As long as we relate with our underlying primordial intelligence and as long as we push ourselves a little, by jumping into the middle of situations, then intelligence arises automatically.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism, Chogyam Trungpa, 1973
Engaging fully with situations triggers innate intelligence to surface.
In simple terms: Dive into situations to awaken intelligence.
Key Takeaway
Engage fully, let intelligence arise.
Themes
mindfulness
intelligence
engagement
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- problem solving
- creative work
- personal crisis
- learning new skill
Key Concepts
Buddhist philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When did immersion reveal insight?
- How to balance immersion with rest?
A Different Perspective
Over‑engagement may cause burnout.
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