Dharma Bums 7

"If the Dharma Bums ever get lay brothers in America who live normal lives with wives and children and homes, they will be like Sean Monahan"
page 161

This quote comes at the beginning of chapter 24. It is said as Ray introduces Sean to the reader. It is ironic that he would say anyone who is a Dharma Bum would be a normal person with wives and children. This is because the whole idea of being a Dharma Bum is wandering for a religious cause by yourself, not being at home with wives and children.

"I don't wanta hear all your word descriptions of words words words you mae up all winter, man I wanta be enlightened by actions"
page 169

This is said by Japhy as Ray is trying to explain to him what he thought about over the spring. Japhy is not receptive to this because he says he had reached a higher level of enlightenment than Japhy. This level is pushing Japhy farther from Ray and changing him. It is almost changing him away from a Dharma Bum as demonstrated by his desire for a wife. Ray is upset by this.