Pema Chodron Quotes About Deception

Quotes about: Deception

• Meditation is not a matter of trying to achieve ecstasy, spiritual bliss, or tranquillity, nor is it attempting to become a better person. It is simply the creation of a space in which we are able to expose and undo our neurotic games, our self-deceptions, our hidden fears and hopes.

  Pema Chodron

  Spiritual, Self, Meditation Practice

• Lean into the sharp points and fully experience them. The essence of bravery is being without self-deception. Wisdom is inherent in (understanding) emotions.

  Pema Chodron

  Self, Essence, Bravery

• The essence of bravery is being without self-deception.

  Pema Chodron

  Essence, Self, Bravery

  Pema Chodron (2008). “The Pocket Pema Chodron”, p.49, Shambhala Publications

• It is only when we begin to relax with ourselves that meditation becomes a transformative process. Only when we relate with ourselves without moralizing, without harshness, without deception, can we let go of harmful patterns. Without maitri (metta), renunciation of old habits becomes abusive. This is an important point.

  Pema Chodron

  Letting Go, Old Habits, Meditation

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