Buddha's Enlightenment Day

Thanks to James Ishmael Ford's blog Monkey Mind for this video posted today, the day widely recognized as the anniversary of the Buddha's supreme enlightenment. It's gratifying to see scientists speak in a more holistic way than usual, ie, that our investigation into the nature of the cosmos is, in fact, the cosmos investigating itself, the cosmos being aware of itself. We are made of star stuff, as Carl Sagan says. We are star stuff. It's all star stuff and our neverending practice and joy is uncovering this living reality for ourselves, beyond mere intellectual understanding or belief. This wood stove. These cold, snowy hands. This sleepy dog by the fire. When we wake up, the world wakes up.