I have chosen this topic so people will at least leave the temple neat and
clean, without leaving garbage, dust or meditation cushions in disarray. That
approach is like going to a huge fair in a big city, where the following day the whole environment is filled with
broken cups, bottles and other rubbish. Despite this obvious comparison, most
people clean the temple without any kind of excitement or devotion. If we
know the virtue, merit, and purpose of
cleaning, we will be able to appreciate the task as a privilege rather than a burden. It will no longer seem like
dirty work, but an opportunity to practice meditation in a unique way. It might
even become an amazing source of benefit and a way for us to grow in spiritual, mental and emotional strength.