[Buddha-l] The mess in America

[Franz Metcalf]

Joanna et al.,

Richard wrote,

> If America becomes a suburb of Beijing, at least some form of  
> capitalist
> Buddhism will thrive in Hollywood and Las Vegas.

Joanna responded,

> No---Hollywood Buddhists will get sudden enlightenment and join up  
> with
> their friends in Scientology.

Speaking as a Hollywood Buddhist, I do hope your prognostication is  
correct and I shall achieve/realize sudden enlightenment soon. Not  
sure about the "friends in Scientology" side: their "Celebrity  
Center" (a beautiful old Hollywood architectural remnant) is three  
blocks from my house and when they have a party it is very loud and  
very crowded and very annoying. Good practice for me: all sounds are  
the Buddha voice!

Franz

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