[OceanofDharma] Quotes of the Week: Chogyam Trungpa Website and October Mail

[Carolyn Gimian]

Ocean Of Dharma Quotes of the Week

October 31, 2004

CHOGYAM TRUNGPA WEBSITE AND OCTOBER MAIL

WEBSITE: Shambhala Publications has added a Chogyam Trungpa website to 
their main site. The new Chogyam Trungpa site was launched last week at 
http://shambhala.com/html/learn/features/ctr/index.cfm
         In addition to a listing of all of Chogyam Trungpa's books, there 
are announcements of new publications, as well as excerpts  and recent 
reviews. There is a biography of Chogyam Trungpa on the site, along with 
links of to resources related to his teachings. Check it out!
         ***If you have comments on the website or suggestions (especially 
for additional links and resources) please send them to Carolyn at shambhala.com)

MAIL: The October mail included these comments from members of Ocean of 
Dharma Quotes of the Week:

 From S.: Wow , these quotes mean so much to me, thank you and continue the 
good work,

D.S. wrote:
I just wanted to chime in with all the other people so greatly appreciating 
these quotes. I share them regularly as there's always something being said 
that is so right on for a friend, family member or patient. So many wisdom 
tear-jerkers. Thanks for your time putting it together.
         In the US right now, the election is so big for us. It would be 
great to see some more on enlightened society, politics, etc. It's hot in 
this sector of the planet! Which affects the whole planet so much. Though 
politics as we know it is generally mixed with aggression, there are 
degrees of arrogance and aggression and greed and folks could use reminders 
of how to develop a vision beyond the current high degree of such things. 
Thanks.

[Thanks D.S. for those comments, which inspired a number of quotes on 
politics -- ]

After receiving the quote on "Political Consciousness," T.H. wrote: Just 
dropping you a line to say hello and to let you know that I appreciated 
receiving the quote below from my friend.I took the chance to subscribe to 
the Ocean of Dharma and look forward to receiving more... warm regards

Commenting on "The Science of Politics," B. wrote: At a weekend program, 
the participants grappled with the political and world situation, and how 
to relate to the basic goodness in that context. Any thing more that you 
can unearth that Chogyam Trungpa said about politics and times of war and 
Basic Goodness would be appreciated.

Writing about the same quote, E. commented: This sounds absolutely 
fabulous, and incredibly apropos to the world today.

A university student wrote to Ocean of Dharma asking: I have a presentation 
tomorrow for a feminist philosophy class on feminist
peace politics. I would like to put up a slide that distinguishes the 
feminine and masculine principles. Where can I find a chart that compares 
the characteristics of each? Any guidance or resource you can point me too, 
would be very much  appreciated.
[I was not able to provide such a chart but did send some reading suggestions.]

After receiving the quote "When the Sun Rises," D.J. wrote:
         Hi. I was amazed to find this is my mail yesterday. I want to 
share the following with you........
My spouse and 2 sons were down stairs ( yesterday morning) with a couple 
and their daughter who were here to purchase a piece of art, when a car 
came speeding and then went out of control and nearly killed them all. I 
watched it happen from our upstairs balcony. The driver of the car is 
famous for his reckless speeding and aggressive behavior. We phoned the 
police and he is being charged with reckless driving ; we will go to court 
as witnesses. It was wonderful to come inside later in the day and find the 
quote you sent. It reminded me to let go of anger and resentment towards 
the driver for his behavior. The negative feelings were replaced by 
compassion for his lack of wakefulness and the karma he is creating while 
in that state.
Thanks. As usual, your choice of quotes and timing was very appropriate .

D.F. wrote:
Namaste  ~
Thank you so much for all the work you put into the "Oceans of Dharma 
Quotes". I look forward to reading
them each week. They are always interesting and thought provoking.
Again, many thanks.
I wish you Peace and Blessings and...BIG LOVE

On "Electing a President," T.B. wrote: This is great! I hope you can share 
more from this interview.

On politics, H.H. wrote: Thank you for today's quote on politics, timely 
and refreshing. Our external work continues one step at a time.

Another reader wrote: Thank you for your Politics quotes. I work with a 
television anchor. I have been reading some of the Dharma Ocean quotes to 
her each morning, and she is very interested in them. Naturally, our show 
is often about the upcoming election.
Thanks for your help.

On the quotes about politics, an Australian reader wrote:
Once again Trungpa Rimpoche has something to say about our present situation.
Here in Australia we have just had an election for our Federal Parliament 
(on 09/10/04), You sent out a quote on 07/10/04 where in the first 
paragraph Trungpa clearly gives us a direction of right and wrong.. We were 
faced with a choice between an incumbent who is prepared to say anything if 
it will win him favor with those who vote on issues of self interest, not 
withstanding the fact that he has a clearly documented history of lying and 
not keeping promises made, and a candidate who is trying to foster the 
concerns of those less able in our society.
Then on 13/10/04 the quote encourages us not to give up, take the path of a 
warrior and change the direction of our political destiny. Of course the 
quote is more directed towards your readers in the USA. Whatever the 
outcome there, they still have some time to affect the result.
By the time you send this out in your monthly summation of mail, (assuming 
that you do), they will have cast their votes and the result will be known. 
God bless America and all my love to you and your tireless workers.

Another reader wrote:
Just to let you know that this stream of quotes on politics is coming at a 
very good time! see our initiative "engaging politics" (attached) and check 
out www.integraltournament.info. keep 'em coming!  [Anyone interested in 
reading the article that the reader attached -- let me know and I'll 
connect you to the person.]

Finally, "The Beer of Fearlessness," drew these comments from readers:
 From S.D.: Very timely! Thank you.
 From A.B., a simple: Thank you.
And from S.W.: Loved this fizzy bit of wisdom!!

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Carolyn Rose Gimian

Ocean of Dharma Quotes of the Week: teachings by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche.
Taken from works published by Shambhala Publications,  the Archive of his 
unpublished work in the Shambhala Archives, plus other published sources.
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