I went to buy some water for the Harinam devotees. I was walking around the port authority bus terminal on my way back to the Harinam with the water when I saw this nice Buddhist monk with his luggage and an assistant. I went up to him and he was immediately very friendly. He told me that he’s familiar with Srila Prabhupada and the “Bhagavad Gita as it is”, he even has a copy and has read it. He’s also met Radhanath swami and is quite familiar with the Hare Krishna movement. He told me he’s been practicing Buddhism for the past 21 years. I showed him our set and he was eager to give a donation and take the books. He was very humble and genuine. When I offered him a prasadam cookie he told me he will take it with him for tomorrow because he only eats once a day for lunch and that’s it. His assistant took a cookie and also took our picture.
