Able Quote by Frederick Lenz
“We must be able to deal with ridicule and scorn, which it always seems that Buddhists receive. But we feel that it doesn't matter. God's laughing at us; God's laughing at God. We can take a joke too. We're pretty funny.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Buddhist Resilience, 1992
Encourages embracing ridicule with humor, seeing divine laughter, and not taking offense, fostering resilience.
In simple terms: Laugh at ridicule and see divine humor.
Key Takeaway
Use humor to deflect criticism and stay resilient.
Themes
resilience
humor
spirituality
Mood
lighthearted
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- personal development
- online community management
- stress reduction
Key Concepts
Buddhist coping
self‑deprecation
divine perspective
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor protect the self?
- When is serious response needed?
A Different Perspective
Humor may not address deeper attacks.
