Its funny but this story must have occured time and again. I have had a similer experience and have reacted in a very similer way. The concept of debt that may only be repaid by a reciprocating debt is a very noble debt indeed.

Also I believe you are correct about the monks here. On that horrible day I said some things that though I believe were 'right' were perhaps inappropriate for the moment. I was convinced that from my chats and my post that I had lost in some way my place (however new I am) amongst the community. And for this was saddend.

I was however quite wrong. Sure perhaps there are monks that seem not to reply to my CB's anymore, but on the whole the community has in no way rejected me. Indeed it could probably be argued that the community showed more respect for my beliefs and views than I did for their feelings. And for that I give thanks, and wish to send my apologies.

I am a long way way from home, I dont speak the language of my host country (which I am nevetheless learning to love) and have few opportunities to speak (fluently at least, I am fortunate that many Germans speak English well but there is often a limit) with intelligent people on any of the very many subjects that are discussed here, both in post and chat. For me finding the monastary was to find an electronic equivelent of the cafe near my parents house in Toronto where people of ever level of education, race, colour and creed gathered, primarily in mutual respect and consideration to drink coffee, play chess and discuss the events of the world. For me it is like a little bit of home has been constructed on the net and for that I too give thanks to the monks who have made it such an interesting place to be. I plan to stay an active participant for as long as I am welcome. :-)

As for paypal, I'm not so sure the European monks would agree that it is that cool. Id like to see an easier way for euromonks to contribute. It looks like it'll be easier to get my parent to donate from TO than me to donate myself from here.

I think that despite Zecho already being aware of my sentiment I would like to also wish his sister and her children as speedy and full a recovery as can be had.

Yves
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