[OceanofDharma] Quotes of the Week: Friendliness to Oneself

[Carolyn Gimian]

Ocean of Dharma Quotes of the Week

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April 10, 2008


FRIENDLINESS TO ONESELF

The recognition of sacredness comes from developing a basic sense of 
gentleness towards ourselves, so that the irritation of being stuck 
with oneself is taken away. When that kind of friendliness to oneself 
has occurred, then one also develops friendliness towards the rest of 
the world, at the same time. At that point, sadness, loneliness, and 
wretchedness begin to dissipate. We begin to develop a sense of 
humor. We don't get so pissed off if we have a bad cup of coffee in 
the morning. A natural sense of dignity begins to occur.


 From OCEAN OF DHARMA: The Everyday Wisdom of Chogyam Trungpa. 365 
Teachings on Living Life with Courage and Compassion. Number 10. 
[Unpublished excerpt from Talk Five of Warriorship in the Three 
Yanas. August 1978, Rocky Mountain Dharma Center.]

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