Acquire Quote by Chogyam Trungpa
“Ego is constantly attempting to acquire and apply the teachings of spirituality for its own benefit.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior, 1975
The ego tries to co‑opt spiritual teachings for personal gain, turning true practice into self‑service.
In simple terms: Ego hijacks spirituality for selfish ends.
Key Takeaway
Guard against ego’s motives.
Themes
spirituality
ego
authenticity
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- teaching workshops
- leadership training
Key Concepts
self‑interest
spiritual appropriation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when ego is influencing your practice?
- What steps keep your learning selfless?
A Different Perspective
Ego can be subtle, making self‑deception hard to notice.
![“If you look into the mirror, you see that [every part of you] belongs there and you belong there, as you are. You begin to realize that you have a perfect right to be in this universe, to be this way, and you see that there is a basic hospitality that this world provides to you. You have looked…” quote by Chogyam Trungpa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/17c/chogyam-trungpa-1373_apologizing_if-you-look-into-the-mirror-you-see-that_86412.jpg)
![“If the State does not acquire supremacy over [vast private] enterprises, it becomes their puppet, and they become the real State.” quote by Bertrand Russell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bad/bertrand-russell-69_acquire_if-the-state-does-not-acquire-supremacy_1379.jpg)
