When you are Not, God is
Episode 2 of the In Lightened Enlightened podcast, hosted by Chandra Buddha, titled "When you are Not, God is" was published on July 2, 2021 and runs 57 minutes.
July 2, 2021 ·57m · In Lightened Enlightened
Summary
Ep. 2 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. 2
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."