Shoyoroku - Case 39: Joshu's "Wash Your Bowls" [1] A monk asked Joshu, "I have just entered this monastery. I beg you, Master, please give me instructions." Joshu asked, "Have you eaten your rice gruel yet?" The monk answered, "Yes, I have." Joshu said, "Then wash your bowls." [1]: see case 7 of Mumonkan.