just want to add my appreciation for this blog page....thank you, jonathan, and also want to clarify that the previous blog entries were posted by jonathan and not by nana, as is implied/stated.
i am so very much enjoying reading these pages, jonathan, and wish to encourage you in your efforts and accomplishments.
a bow and a smile, and much gratitude  and respect to you for the fruits of your practice, slowly and surely ripening with in you. and it is indeed benefiting me, and i also hope, all beings, and bring peace.
thanks again, and see you at practice., nana