Elegance means appreciating things as they are. There is a sense of delight and of fearlessness. You are not fearful of dark corners. If there are any dark, mysterious corners...
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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Elegance
April 24, 2012
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Eye-Opening Joy
April 19, 2012
Experiencing the joy of fearlessness may be a momentary experience, or it could last a long time. The beginning of this experience occurs in the practice of meditation. This joy...
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The Dignity of Fearlessness
April 17, 2012
There is more to fearlessness than merely having overcome fear. Beyond that, when we speak of fearlessness, we are describing a positive state of being full of delight and cheerfulness...
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The Power of Speech
April 12, 2012
Buddhism has the potential of bringing together cultural phenomena with spiritual understanding. We don’t want to make a trip out of that, but nonetheless it is true. Your chairs and...
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Language as Communication
April 10, 2012
Language is often regarded as something you use to get by in your life. But language should fulfill your individual existence as a wholesome human being who knows how to...
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