---Michael, the problem with being a wooden plank is a wooden plank 
isn't alive. Living beings have feelings, denying that is to deny 
reality. And that only leads to suffering. And yes, cat's are great. 
Sadly, they do have more compassion and love than many people. 
Peace, Guy.


 In [email protected], --Michael <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I've never known any personally. Doesn't seem fair to form an 
opinion
> of anyone only from their books.
> 
> The only people that have made any meaningful connection to my life
> have been entirely ordinary folks who've hardly heard of Buddhism, 
much
> less roshis. But they were good people, and I've not forgotten 
them.
> 
> I might add some of the cats I've known have had a hell of a lot 
more
> dignity, honor, and love than many people. But that'll probably 
land me
> in a pot of boiling oil. So be it.
> 
> 
> Anyway, what's wrong with being a wooden plank? Wood is good.
> <G>
> 
> 
> --Michael




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