Debunking the #1 myth about enlightenment | Robert Waldinger

**🧘 What Enlightenment *Really* Means in Zen — And Why It’s Not What You Think ✨** Enlightenment. We chase it like a prize—something to attain, something to *keep*. But in Zen, it's not about bliss or a permanent state of awakening. Instead, it’s about *seeing clearly*: 🌐 Realizing the deep, ever-shifting interconnectedness of everything—where *you* and *I*, this chair, and the whole universe, are not truly separate. Yes, people have intense spiritual experiences—moments of pure oneness. But Zen warns: don’t cling to them. Even after awakening, you still have to do the laundry 🧺 and brush your teeth 🪥. There’s no escape from daily life. True enlightenment isn’t about staying “high.” It’s about how you *act* in each moment: 🌱 Are you kind? 🌍 Are you living with awareness of how deeply connected you are to others and the planet? Zen reminds us: **There are no enlightened people—only enlightened actions.** So skip the perfection fantasy. Enlightenment is not an endpoint—it’s a way of *being*. One compassionate moment Folllow this Podcast for daily Episodes ------------ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices