Ever notice the gentle smile on the face of most Buddha and Bodhisatva statues? In The Anapanasati Sutta: A Practical Guide to Mindfulness of Breathing and Tranquil Wisdom Meditation , Ven. Vimalaramsi writes that remembering to smile during meditation is crucial.
"Imagine, for a moment, the young Bodhisatta resting under the Rose Apple Tree as a young boy. He was not serious and tense when he attained a pleasant abiding [jhana] and had deep insights with a light mind. Want to see clearly? It’s easy!In the video below, speaker Ron Gutman sheds some light on why this may be, by citing some of the most relevant points of around a dozen scientific studies on smiling and it's effect on our personalities and our lives.
Just lighten up, have fun exploring and smile! Smiling leads
us to a happier more interesting practice."
