Ego Quote by Gyalwa Dokhampa

““We all have this restful mind, but sometimes our fears and our ego mind get the better of us and we can’t see it.””

Gyalwa Dokhampa

About This Quote

A calm mind can be overridden by fear and ego, obscuring clarity.

In simple terms: Ego and fear cloud clarity.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate calm to see truth.

Themes

mindfulness ego fear clarity mental health

Mood

reflective calm

Type

spiritual advice

When to use this quote

meditation
stress management
decision making

Key Concepts

Buddhist philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

How do you notice ego?
What practices calm the mind?

A Different Perspective

Ego may dominate despite intention.

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