From: julianlzb87@gmail.com   
      
   On 18/06/2016 20:09, David Raleigh Arnold wrote:   
   > 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   
   >   
      
   A bowl of rice doesn't cost $15 even with a touch of saffron.   
      
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