Bribe

The cool air from the room is a relieved welcome to my sticky arms. The room was already darkened and I could hear the baritone tone of Ajahn Brahm even from outside the room. That familiar accent and the soothing sound of his voice. Though it was disappointing not to be able to see him in real person on the 7th floor, it was still nice to be sitting on the floor, amongst the chanting mats on the 4th floor.

I am happy to see that he is keeping well. He was wearing his reading glasses, younger than ever, and no traces of fatigue on his face despite his travelling schedules. BF has done a wonderful job. There were many more volunteers, and they were very well-organised.

I think the crowd is now more matured buddhists as people are no longer asking questions pertaining to karma and why. Or maybe buddhists know our own problems and its just a matter of getting ourselves to reconcile that. Its all about awareness.

"How can we give up our job and concentrate on what we really enjoy doing?" A member of the audience asked.

"But that is what a salary is, isn't it? To bribe you into doing something that you do not really want to do."

Couldn't have found a more apt description.