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Genuine practice involves facing one’s vulnerabilities and imperfections from "summary" of Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism by Chögyam Trungpa
True spiritual practice requires an unflinching confrontation with one's own vulnerabilities and imperfections. This journey is not about creating a façade of perfection or escaping the rawness of human experience. Instead, it calls for an honest acknowledgment of the flaws and weaknesses that reside within. To engage in this process is to embrace the discomfort that arises from self-examination. It demands courage to strip away the layers of pretense and to encounter the self in its most unrefined state. This honesty is not merely an emotional exercise; it serves as a gateway to profound transformation. By accepting the entirety of one’s being, including the shadow aspects, one cultivates a deeper understanding of oneself and the world. Many are drawn to spiritual paths seeking relief from suffering, yet often this desire can lead to avoidance. There is a tendency to cling to ideals, cr...
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