As the year turns, it is fitting that we begin the turn from India to China ... this time, the teacher of Bodhidharma who came from the West ...

"Do you remember the past?" is asked ... "it is not past present or future" is answered ...

By the way, as we move into China, and a bit closer to historical times, one mind notice the stories start to come "down to earth" a little ... just a little ...

Cook from 143
Hixon from 130