From: dra@openguitar.com   
      
   On Sat, 18 Jun 2016 17:34:11 +0100   
   Julian  wrote:   
      
   > On 18/06/2016 15:40, MsLoewe wrote:   
   > > I'm relatively new to meditation and   
   > > studying/practicing Buddhism.   
   >   
   > Trust only those who in absolutely no circumstances and by   
   > any means ask you for money.   
      
   While absolutely correct, this may seem a bit   
   cynical to the novice. Bikkhus (Monks)   
   are not allowed by their explicit rules to handle money or   
   charge for services. The person who uses their time does   
   incur a moral obligation to contribute something. A   
   normal contribution traditionally consists in the cost of a   
   meal, which used to be pegged at $15. more or less.   
   Metta, Rale   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)