ombodhi thoren st john <[log in to unmask]>


One durian fruit fresh from China Town is sitting in my kitchen.  Buy
half and share in the pleasure with me.  I'll wait til your over to open
it. Come soon, it smells like dead fish, that means its ripe, right?


"Contemplate the workings of this world, listen to the words of the wise
and take all that is good as your own.  With this as your base, open your
own door to truth.  Do not overlook the truth that is right before you.
Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the
rocks. ALso learn from holy books and wise people.  Everything-- even
mountains, rivers, plants, and trees-- should be your teacher."

        ---Morihei Ueshiba, founder of Aikido, from the Art of Peace