The monks are reciting Om mani peme hung, the back french door is open onto the deck and I hear car traffic on austin avenue and birds in my yard. To think all this could be detsroyed is odd. I know it would simply continue, such ease and peace, for other people, elsewhere on earth, simply. But we must learn to let go of earthly desire and cravings. ease is always wonderful. I dont think anyone complains about it. This life in BC has been so good in the last 4 years.