a bit of History

here is a true story. Several years ago my good friend Thom Pastor, JDPSN and I were traveling up and down the New England Coast and sitting at various zen centers, (we both live on the West Coast.) While we were staying at the Providence Zen Center, Thom and I were exploring the beautiful Pagoda of Peace. The new offices were being built and connects the Pagoda to the Main Building so we were returning to living area where we were staying. We happened to meet Zen Master Daekwang who asked us where we were going, to which Thom replied, "we are practicing to become Monks." Daekwang said, "really, how can you do that?" Thom said, "we are going to take a nap." Daekwang was speechless.