A Kick to the Chest

Today's class begins with a mysterious dialogue: "Master Shui Lao asked Ma Tsu, 'What is the meaning of the coming from the West?' Ma Tsu then knocked him down with a kick to the chest: Shui Lao was greatly enlightened. He got up, clapping his hands and laughing loudly... Afterward, he would tell the assemly, 'From the time I took Ma Tsu's kick up until now, I haven't stopped laughing.'" Listen on, and you will be surprised at how this links to the challenges that throw us off the path of mindfulness every single day. Enjoy.