Dogen instructed,

Students of the Way, do not worry about food and clothing. Just maintain the Buddha’s precepts and do not engage in worldly affairs. The Buddha said to use abandoned rags for clothing and beg for food. In what age will these two things ever be exhausted? Do not forget the swiftness of impermanence nor be disturbed vainly by worldly affairs. As long as your dewlike human life lasts, think exclusively of the Buddha-Way and do not be concerned with other things.

We had a fairly good turnout tonight for Monday Night Zazen. The young lady who couldn't reach her boyfriend on the telephone yesterday returned to continue her instruction. Another young lady who came to the center for the first time on New Year's Eve was also there, as well as about four of the Monday-night regulars, and a few other members of the sangha. And everyone stayed for the practice discussion afterwards.

Interest in numbers is not vain clinging to fame and worldly affairs, but rather just satisfaction that the Buddha-dharma is reaching the ears of the many.