A young man once asked Buddha to explain the essence of the Teaching. “If you cling, you are bound. If you do not cling, you are free,” Buddha replied. + L ast night was New Year's Eve, it was raining and very dark as my good friend Mark drove me home through the streets of our town near Gloucester. He is an excellent and very careful driver and as a company representative covers many miles every month. He was familiar with all the streets and...