You don’t need to rely on anybody else’s goodness. You have a resource already, which is your own goodness. Your are already good, and you can actually transmit that goodness...
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche (1939–1987) was one of the most influential Buddhist teachers in the West. Visit here to read his biography, watch videos of his talks, and see a listing of his many books, as well as information about ordering them. If you would like to receive inspirational quotes from Trungpa Rinpoche’s extensive body of teachings, you can sign up here for the Ocean of Dharma Quotes of the Week, an e-mail newsletter that is sent out twice a week. You'll also find the full archive of Ocean of Dharma quote below!
From time to time, you will find new surprises on this site: book giveaways and other contests, changing photo exhibits, excerpts from new and forthcoming publications, and information on programs that present the teachings of Chögyam Trungpa to new and seasoned practitioners.
If you want further information on any aspect of Chögyam Trungpa’s life and teachings, you may contact Carolyn Gimian, who helps to maintain this site. Carolyn has been an editor of Rinpoche’s work for the last twenty-five years. She is happy to receive your questions and comments at carolyn@shambhala.com.
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The Heart of Goodness
September 25, 2012
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Protect the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya
September 21, 2012
Carolyn Gimian, editor of many of the works of Chögyam Trungpa and moderator of Ocean of Dharma Quotes of the Week, writes:
Dear Ocean of Dharma Friends,
In the early 1970's Chögyam...
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Start from a Simple Technique
September 20, 2012
We have to work with what resources we have. We have to begin small, in an ordinary and simple way. Our actual present situation of what we are is our...
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Don't Take a Helicopter; Take a Walk
September 18, 2012
Meditation is getting into the natural situation, the organic natural situation of what we are, directly, thoroughly, properly. In order to do this, we cannot just rent a helicopter and...
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The Natural Beauty of Meditation
September 13, 2012
Meditation is another dimension of natural beauty. People talk about appreciating natural beauty—climbing mountains, seeing giraffes and tigers in Africa, and all sorts of things. But nobody seems to appreciate...
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