Accord Quote by Chogyam Trungpa
“No one can stop or control your thought process or your thinking. You can think anything you want. But that doesn't seem to be the point. The thinking process has to be directed into a certain approach... not in accord with certain dogma, philosophy, or concepts. Instead, one has to know the thinker itself.”
About This Quote
Source Teaching: 1990s Lecture on Mindfulness, Shambhala Center
Thoughts must be guided by self‑knowledge rather than external doctrines; true insight comes from understanding the thinker within.
In simple terms: Control thoughts by knowing yourself, not by dogma.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑awareness to shape thinking.
Themes
mindfulness
self‑knowledge
philosophy
psychology
spirituality
Mood
calm
introspective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- personal growth
- creative problem solving
- spiritual study
Key Concepts
inner observer
mental discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner habits reveal your true thinking patterns?
- How can you differentiate between self‑knowledge and ego?
A Different Perspective
Self‑knowledge can be elusive and hard to verify.
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