Friendship Quote by Chogyam Trungpa
““Thus openness and surrendering are the necessary preparation for working with a spiritual friend. We acknowledge our fundamental richness rather than bemoan the imagined poverty of our being. We know we are worthy to receive the teachings, worthy of relating ourselves to the wealth of the opportunities for learning.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism, Chogyam Trungpa, 1973
Opening oneself with humility and trust allows deep learning from a spiritual guide, recognizing inner abundance instead of imagined lack.
In simple terms: Humility and trust enable true learning from a spiritual guide.
Key Takeaway
Embrace openness and recognize your inner wealth.
Themes
humility
trust
spiritual growth
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- seeking a teacher
- personal meditation
- mindful practice
Key Concepts
spiritual friendship
self‑acceptance
abundance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing inner richness change your approach to learning?
- What barriers does surrender remove?
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