And here’s Jim when he gets back:
oh god, I shudda taken up Sufi dancing…
farewell.
Pssst, Jim…
…are you still there?
I appreciate the thought. But I’ll stick with the little bit of Sanskrit that I know. (Tat Twam Asi.)
I know the Bulls, too. Zen Flesh, Zen Bones. But they were Taoist Bulls before they became Buddhist Bulls.
Jim’s mantra sounded Taoist too:
Never mind, Jim. I’m sure it will refresh you. It could be worse. They could be Jains.
Hmmm… sounds like a little bit of Heaven to me. (not the cockroach part) 
May Peace be With You!
I’m still trying to figure out why Jim’s going if he’s so NOT looking forward to it. Certainly it’s not for the “experience”,since he’s apparently done it before.
10 bucks says he spends most of his “meditation” time sitting up asleep. Unless these nuns are old school, and smack one with a stick if they keep you sleeping. In that case, 10 bucks says Jim comes back with a load of welts on his back.
Loren
No flutes! That’s strange for the flute song of the voice
is the most nourishing MUSIC first thing in the early morning:
Namo Tassa Bhagawato Arahato Samma Sam Buddhassa
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