Buddha belly, breath, and the Great Rebirth.

The Laughing Buddha's happiness stems from his mastery over the fire within his belly, known as the Tanden. He maintains this through the conservation and circulation of creative energy, coupled with deep, intentional breaths into his cauldron-like belly—a representation of abdominal breathing.

In Japan, the lower abdomen is considered the centre of the life-force. This vital area is referred to as the Hara. The Japanese energy traditions of Reiki and Shiatsu are centred on the concept of the hara - the sacred energetic seed of life.

This short video explores the symbolism and practical advice hidden within the allegory of the laughing Buddha and the practices of deep intentional breathing and self-massage that help with the conception of the miracle child, the immortal foetus... the great energetic rebirth.

Link to "Hacking the Hara" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe_3GBSmne8&list=PLdkW1CeqpI-QGMAEoF_P1ncPEZQT7Lxuq&index=19&t=41s

(The first half of the video is most relevant to the miracle birth concept).

Link to Consciousness Hacking channel - https://www.youtube.com/@consciousnesshacking