Towards Nothingness
Episode 10 of the In Lightened Enlightened podcast, hosted by Chandra Buddha, titled "Towards Nothingness" was published on July 10, 2021 and runs 48 minutes.
July 10, 2021 ·48m · In Lightened Enlightened
Summary
Ep. 10 Q&A Season 1 Acharya says that laughter is "the very essence of Zen." And though the theme of this series is meditation - watching, remaining alert and aware - as the only way to truth, Acharya encourages us to, "be happy and meditation will follow." There is a wonderful chapter on laughter, Hotei the Laughing Buddha, and enlightenment. As Acharya says, "This is the whole effort of all the masters: to create a sudden clash of thunder so those who are fast asleep can be awakened."
Episode Description
Ep. 10
Q&A
Season 1
Acharya says that laughter is "the very essence of Zen." And though the theme of this series is meditation - watching, remaining alert and aware - as the only way to truth, Acharya encourages us to, "be happy and meditation will follow." There is a wonderful chapter on laughter, Hotei the Laughing Buddha, and enlightenment. As Acharya says, "This is the whole effort of all the masters: to create a sudden clash of thunder so those who are fast asleep can be awakened."