Documenting our Landscape

The story is told that the Zen novice was unable to find enlightenment. Try though he might enlightenment simply eluded him. One day he went to his master and complained about his prediciment. The master inquired, “Have you eaten your supper?” Confused, the novice responded, “Of course.” The master then quietly suggested, “Now it is time to do your dishes.” Then novice was immediately enlightened.