One of the great images to come down to us through Zen Buddhism is the encounter between an enlightened master and an advanced apprentice during the course of a shared meal. The apprentice, becoming fed up with the stress and waiting and the masters apparent disregard for him, demands an explanation without complication of exactly how to become enlightened. The master asks, Have you finished your rice? Yes, says the apprentice. Then go wash your bowl.

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