That's Not How Buddhas Behave

Look! Squirrel! #60

Commentary

Our minds often become attached not only to beliefs, but to the correct way those beliefs should appear. When reality doesn’t match our mental image, even something joyful, we instinctively judge it before becoming curious.

This isn’t about whether the Buddha would dance. It’s about how the mind mistakes its concepts for reality.

Everyone is worried about the Buddha except the Buddha, who is clearly having a wonderful time. The Squirrel isn’t malicious. It genuinely believes it’s preserving correctness.

Question: Where am I judging reality simply because it doesn’t match the picture in my head?