CTR Quote of the Week

Every one of us has our own version, our own particular style of keeping secrets of all kinds. You might appear to be well groomed,

The question of basic pain, or cosmic suffering, is not so much one of physical pain, but it is more like a basic ache, basic

For the followers of the teachings of Buddhism, there is a need for great emphasis on the practice of meditation. One must see the straightforward

We always ask a question when there is uncertainty. Questions would not arise at all if we did not have the creative ground of uncertainty

In the tradition of Buddhism, each person in the lineage of teachers develops a self-understanding which adds to the situation. The process is like handing

In our practice and in our life, working with all the challenges is an ongoing journey, not just a one-shot deal. When we meditate over

Focusing on possibilities for some higher attainment or transcendence can be a hindrance and a distraction in meditation and in life. We become more self-conscious,

When we first practice meditation, we don’t begin “properly.” We begin as we are. We may even begin in a somewhat distorted or confused way.

Everyday experiences are usually regarded as somewhat mundane and unimportant. If you are seeking a transcendental experience in meditation, then daily life may seem too

The sensations of being alive may be threatening and a bit confusing, and we may develop a powerful reaction or survival instinct in relationship to

When we talk about elegance, we are not talking in terms of arrogance. When we talk about fearlessness, we are not talking about heavy-handedness. Genuineness

While I was growing up in Tibet, I was so attracted to the American way of life and the Western style of doing things. I

We shouldn’t discount the powerful seed of gentleness that we all possess. Even the most vicious animals possess natural affection and gentleness for their young.

From the dictionary’s point of view, sadness has negative connotations. If you feel sad, you feel unfortunate or bad. Or you may be sad because

In the Buddhist community, or the Buddhist sangha, you have to stand on your own two feet. A sense of individuality and a sense of

Ordinarily, people have many difficulties in relating to the world, which manifest in the form of passion, aggression, and ignorance. Nevertheless, working with others, regardless

From the actual discipline of the sitting practice of meditation, people begin to learn to relate with themselves and they open up. They are willing

The actual day-to-day sitting practice of meditation–watching one’s breath and working with one’s discursive thoughts, keeping one’s good posture and all those small details–sometimes seems

It is very difficult to learn to love. If an object of fascination or some kind of dream or promise is presented to you, you

In our practice and in our life, working with all the challenges is an ongoing journey, not just a one-shot deal. When we meditate over

Demands of all kinds arise in life, and we may have to deal with successive seeming dead ends. Problems often appear to be unsolvable. They

Student: My experience of fear is that it seems to be a major manifestation of my confusion. I try not to get caught up in

Student: Is fear something other than just projections? Chogyam Trungpa: Fear is the message as well as the radar. It is usually a relationship situation.

Decency is being free from trickery, free from the tricks we play on ourselves or on each other to maintain our basic existence. Trickery brings