My friend, Reverend T. Kenjitsu Nakagaki, or Reverend TK, as he is affectionately called at The New York Buddhist Church was interviewed in the movie concerning the Buddhist notion of laughter. His message was to smile at others with your lips as well as smile with your eyes as a means of giving with no expectation of getting anything in return. Smiles and laughter are gifts to be given.
After the film during the Q&A, a lady from the audience asked about the laughing buddha. Reverend TK answered that the laughing buddha is of Chinese origin. It means don't take life too seriously and have the ability to laugh at yourself. Personally, I have two laughing buddhas at home. Guess it's time to remember not to take life so seriously during these difficult economic times and just laugh!
Live. Love. Laugh.
Laura Thompson
As founder of the YAH - Young at Hearts group, I make it a point to sip in tea, knowledge and wisdom at the local Barnes and Noble bookstore in Edgewater. Make the most of your time, get knowledge, happiness, new friends of make some money online, that is my motto, Lol.
ReplyDeleteOne book I found really useful in linking the thoughts to your well-being is the book by Sharon Begley, "Train you mind, change your mind". It talks about how your thoughts can change your brain and hence your mind. The bottom-line, the human brain is not hardwired like a computer. It is dynamic and fluid to some extent. It's the thought that counts.
So people, be happy, be healthy and smile a lot. It can add years to your life. Believe me.
I have one person who supports this statement.
Buddha "we are what we think. We are made up of our thoughts, we are founded on our thoughts".
After all he gained enlightenment, sitting at the foot of the Bodhi tree, thinking positive thoughts which helped him create a path to knowledge and wisdom.
Just a thought.
KM
Just wanted to give this link for the YAH group.
ReplyDeletehttp://youngatheart-weizzar001.blogspot.com/
Enjoy.
Kyaw