1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode, we celebrate Bodhi Day, the traditional celebration of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni's enlightenment. Yet, listen as we discover how it is a celebration of our enlightenment, too. The message of the December darkness is a messenger of our own enlightenment. Without darkness, we couldn't know light. Shakyamuni's enlightenment experience is ours. He proclaimed, &quot;I and the great earth, and all beings are naturally and simultaneously awakened.&quot; We don't chase the darkness away through external ritual or stringing lights, but by looking inside to find our own light. Everyday Buddhism: Making Everyday Better https://www.everyday-buddhism.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/12323063/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/a31d42/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/59429630