Difficult Quote by Chogyam Trungpa
“If there is some profound method that offers a quick way, we would rather follow that than undertake arduous journeys and difficult practices. But some manual work and physical effort is necessary.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior, Chogyam Trungpa, 1975
The quote suggests that while shortcuts are appealing, genuine mastery still requires hands‑on effort and discipline.
In simple terms: Shortcuts are tempting but real skill needs hard work.
Key Takeaway
Embrace effort even when shortcuts seem easy.
Themes
discipline
effort
spiritual practice
realism
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- learning a new skill
- physical training
- spiritual retreat
- daily chores
Key Concepts
mindfulness
skill acquisition
balance
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you tempted to skip the hard work?
- What effort can you commit to today?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on shortcuts can lead to superficial understanding.
![“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)
