Chogyam Trungpa Quotes

When we hide from the world in this way, we feel secure. We may think we have quieted our fear, but we are actually making ourselves numb with fear. We surround ourselves with our own familiar thoughts, so that nothing sharp or painful can touch us.

Chogyam Trungpa

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• May
• Fear
• Thoughts
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• Surround

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  Chogyam Trungpa
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  • May
  • Fear