Approach Quote by Chogyam Trungpa
“Faith is the readiness to reveal whatever is concealed. You don't have to conceal doubts by putting on patches of self-confirmation. The readiness to be exposed seems to make the difference between ego's approach to spirituality and an enlightened one.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism, 1973
Spiritual growth requires openness to reveal hidden truths, not shielding doubts with false certainty.
In simple terms: True spirituality embraces vulnerability over self‑deception.
Key Takeaway
Be open to exposing inner doubts.
Themes
spirituality
ego
vulnerability
truth
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation retreats
- therapy
- personal reflection
- creative expression
Key Concepts
self‑awareness
authenticity
inner work
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden beliefs are you protecting?
- How does vulnerability change your spiritual practice?
A Different Perspective
Some may misinterpret openness as weakness.
![“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)
