*bows* *sigh* I feel dis-heartened. Apparently, Gempo Roshi will be offering a weekend session-- in Beverly Hills. I have no bias that those of modest means should be the only ones to receive zen wisdom. Its not the money, really. I have a disgustingly wealthy sister--lets not go there. But.. I attened intro zen classes at his zen center when I went back to school after my accident. Over time, I've obverved his "progress". I'm not a zen Master. But I am wondering if he still is-- or ever was. Y'know-- I bet most of us could claim we've had an "instant" awakening from some experience we 've had. Maybe its only me.. but I am uncomfortable with capitalizing on my own drama. Hell-- I have as many problems as anyone. Frankly, I wanted to choke the hell our of a bank teller today for her saucy attitude.. I didn't. It wasn't my zen that stopped me. My brother-in-law owns the bank. k
