Lesson from the Guru
It may not be the most important lesson
my guru taught me that I can pass on
But after every meal at the monastery
he did something that's very ordinary.
The guru didn't always grant our wishes.
Instead he went in and washed the dishes.
After the meditation and doing the chants
if you don't do the dishes you draw ants.
Students worry about reaching Nirvana or not.
The guru showed us that little things mean a lot.
Enlightenment may be the student's ultimate goal
but be sure you don't leave behind a dirty bowl.
You can wear robes, be a snake charmer
but an unwashed cup is still bad karma.
- Rich Seeley
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