It was an anti-climax all right. A big let down. Whatever it was, there should be no turning back. At least the meeting did end with one promising note. There was to be another meeting on 3 December 1993 to form the protem and action committee to formally register the National Vipassana Council.
Human emotions are very difficult to predict.
They are probably as fickle as the stock market itself. After being demoralized by the event, I decided not to talk to the so-called Dhamma Benefactors on the proposed Dhamma Workers' Foundation. If they suspected anyone of having vested interests in the proposed Foundation, they'd never go along with what you say, no matter how well-intentioned you may be. Dhamma workers will do well to bear in mind that fiery zeal and high ideals are not enough to bring things into fruition. A lot of tact, patience and personal touch is required in generous doses.