There is no such thing as talent, only awareness.
CHOGYAM TRUNGPAWe do not have to be ashamed of what we are. As sentient beings we have wonderful backgrounds. These backgrounds may not be particularly enlightened or peaceful or intelligent. Nevertheless, we have soil good enough to cultivate; we can plant anything in it.
More Chogyam Trungpa Quotes
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Becoming “awake” involves seeing our confusion more clearly.
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Chaos should be regarded as extremely good news!
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It’s no use trying to be different than you are.
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Just fully being skillful involves total lack of inhibition. We are not afraid to be. We are not afraid to live. We must accept ourselves as being warriors. If we acknowledge ourselves as warriors, then there is a way in, because a warrior dares to be, like a tiger in the jungle.
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Sit and do nothing. Every once in a while a golden fish swims by and lays her golden eggs. You’ll know.
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Luxury is experiencing reality
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The challenge of warriorship is to step out of the cocoon, to step out into space, by being brave and at the same time gentle
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Whatever shakes you should without delay, right away, be incorporated into the path.
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You can’t feel the earth if you can’t feel the space.
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The emphasis on practice is because it is the only time in your life you can steer your karmic situation.
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To be a warrior is to learn to be genuine in every moment of your life.
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We are caught in a traffic jam of discursive thought.
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When one is able to overcome the romantic and emotional attitude, one discovers truth even in the kitchen sink.
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For the warrior, every moment is a challenge to be genuine, and each challenge is delightful. When you let go properly, you can relax and enjoy the challenge.
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We do not have to be ashamed of what we are. As sentient beings we have wonderful backgrounds. These backgrounds may not be particularly enlightened or peaceful or intelligent. Nevertheless, we have soil good enough to cultivate; we can plant anything in it.
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