Angel Quote by Chogyam Trungpa
“There is no promise of love and light or visions of any kind - no angels, no devils. Nothing happens: it is absolutely boring. Sometimes you feel silly. One often asks the question, "Who is kidding whom? Am I on to something or not?" You are not on to something. Traveling the path means you get off everything, there is no place to perch. Sit and feel your breath, be with it.”
About This Quote
Source Teaching: The Sacred Path of the Warrior (1990)
Life offers no guaranteed enlightenment; it can be dull and confusing, prompting existential questioning and the need for mindful presence.
In simple terms: Life lacks guaranteed meaning, prompting doubt and mindfulness.
Key Takeaway
Practice presence amid uncertainty.
Themes
mindfulness
existential doubt
spiritual practice
humor
Mood
contemplative
serene
thoughtful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative work
- daily routine
- stress management
Key Concepts
Buddhism
consciousness
self‑inquiry
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “traveling the path” mean to you?
- How can breath awareness help in boredom?
A Different Perspective
Mindfulness alone may not resolve existential angst.
![“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)
