Would You Like Fries with Your Enlightenment?
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE’S NO BUDDHIST DRIVE-THRU WHERE YOU CAN PICK UP YOUR DAILY FIX OF ENLIGHTENMENT LIKE A SIDE OF FRIES
Welcome to ‘Buddha Burger,’ How Can I Help You?'
“Yeah, can I have an Egg McWhatever, a steaming cup o’ Jo, and a side of enlightenment?”
Unfortunately, there’s no Buddhist Drive-Thru
Too bad though, as I can imagine some tasty menu items :
The Beyond Buddha Burger - it comes with everything
The Beyond Bodhisattva Burger - it comes with a double patty and a side of compassionate coleslaw
The Mint-Mara Mousse - you’ll certainly be tempted to try it
😆
No, you can’t earn enlightenment
…nor can you meditate your way to waking up, or visit a fast-enlightenment establishment.
Then how in the holy hell-realm do we become enlightened and dissolve life’s cycle of dissatisfaction (suffering)?
I’ll give it to you straight, like a scotch, neat. 🥃
No, you can’t meditate your way to an awakened status.
No matter what you do in life, you won’t be rewarded with enlightenment.
Therefore, enlightenment/waking up is neither a destination nor a reward.
WTF, Man?
Then why are we medi…
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