We could almost say that being willing to be a fool is one of the first wisdoms. So acknowledging foolishness is always a very important and powerful experience. The phenomenal world can be perceived and seen properly if we see it from the perspective of being a fool. There is very little distance between being a fool and being wise; they are extremely close. When we are really, truly fools, when we actually acknowledge our foolishness, then we are way ahead. We are not even in the process of becoming wise — we are already wise.
Ultimately, that is the definition of bravery: not being afraid of yourself. - Chogyam Trungpa
Ultimately, that is the definition of bravery: not being afraid of yourself.
- Chogyam Trungpa
The bad news is you're falling through the air, nothing to hang on to, no parachute. The good news is, there's no ground. - Chogyam Trungpa
The bad news is you're falling through the air, nothing to hang on to, no parachute. The good news is, there's no ground.
If kindness doesn't work, try more kindness. - Chogyam Trungpa
If kindness doesn't work, try more kindness.
My advice to you is not to undertake the spiritual path. It is too difficult, too long, and is too demanding. I suggest you ask for your money back, … - Chogyam Trungpa
My advice to you is not to undertake the spiritual path. It is too difficult, too long, and is too demanding. I suggest you ask for your money back, …
Real fearlessness is the product of tenderness. It comes from letting the world tickle your heart, your raw and beautiful heart. You are willing to o… - Chogyam Trungpa
Real fearlessness is the product of tenderness. It comes from letting the world tickle your heart, your raw and beautiful heart. You are willing to o…
We must be willing to be completely ordinary people, which means accepting ourselves as we are without trying to become greater, purer, more spiritua… - Chogyam Trungpa
We must be willing to be completely ordinary people, which means accepting ourselves as we are without trying to become greater, purer, more spiritua…
To be a spiritual warrior, one must have a broken heart; without a broken heart and the sense of tenderness and vulnerability, your warriorship is un… - Chogyam Trungpa
To be a spiritual warrior, one must have a broken heart; without a broken heart and the sense of tenderness and vulnerability, your warriorship is un…
The basic work of health professionals in general, and of psychotherapist s in particular, is to become full human beings and to inspire full human-b… - Chogyam Trungpa
The basic work of health professionals in general, and of psychotherapist s in particular, is to become full human beings and to inspire full human-b…
We are always in transition. If you can just relax with that, you'll have no problem. - Chogyam Trungpa
We are always in transition. If you can just relax with that, you'll have no problem.
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