Another chance Quote by Chogyam Trungpa
“The past situation has just occurred and the future situation has not yet manifested itself so there is a gap between the two. This is basically the bardo (life between life) experience. [This is the place where your life is reviewed - where you get another chance to let life teach you and end the cycle of pain. -EM]”
About This Quote
Source Teaching: Shambhala Teachings, 1970s
The quote describes the transitional space between past actions and future possibilities, likened to a bardo where one can reflect and learn before moving on.
In simple terms: A gap exists between what happened and what will happen, offering a chance to reflect.
Key Takeaway
Use the pause to learn and break cycles of pain.
Themes
reflection
mindfulness
transformation
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Meditation retreat
- therapy session
- life transition
- decision making
Key Concepts
Bardo
imperman
self‑inquiry
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you stay present in the gap?
- What lessons can the bardo teach you?
A Different Perspective
The gap may be hard to recognize, and reflection can become avoidance.
![“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)
