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- ↑ Trungpa, Chogyam (2017-11-14). The Collected Works of Chögyam Trungpa, Volume 9: True Command - Glimpses of Realization - Shambhala Warrior Slogans - The Teacup and the Skullcup - Smile at Fear - The Mishap Lineage - Selected Writings. Shambhala Publications. ISBN 978-0-8348-4104-8.
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