One of my favorite stories from Zen Buddhist readings is about an earnest young man who travelled to seek spiritual advice from a Master.
“What shall I do to gain satori?” he asked.
The Master replied,” Forget about enlightenment and attend to your daily work. There you may find satori.”
“But my daily work”, protested the young wisdom-traveller, “is only to chop wood and carry water.”
“Exactly”, said the Master. “Chop wood and carry water.”
“No matter what lies ahead, the Way is your daily life.” ~ from Tea Life, Tea Mind by Soshitsu Sen, Grandmaster XV, Urasenke School of Tea
Location: Rivers, Manitoba
Date: Summer 1980
Source: Pentax ME Super with Fuji Black and White film
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