Bodhidharma Day

[twop_tjl]

Now that it is after midnight, it is now Bodhidharma Day. Since most people don't know Zen Buddhism very well let alone Bodhidharma I thought I'd put some information up for everybody.

Bodhidharma is the founder of Zen Buddhism and today is the day when Zen Buddhists around the world honour him. After I do various things I have to get done at the

Comments

[twop_tjl]

I was surprised at how detailed the Wikipedia entry was. I do like the little comments about how certain things are "unlikely". Bodhidharma was an advocate of the use of tea for staying awake during meditation. I know from personal experience that at times it can be difficult to stay awake while meditating.

[twop_tjl]

I can't actually have caffeine so I haven't had any in over 3 years. I still have difficulty staying awake during meditation at times because I'm usually either doing it early in the morning or late in the evening.

[bostonben]

Sounds cool. I bet Kyle is trying to do something similar today.

[twop_tjl]

Possibly, it mostly depends upon whether or not he is a Zen Buddhist since Bodhidharma Day is only honoured by Zen and not other Buddhists (as far as I know).