Topic: Spiritual power, prayer, wisdom, seeking

Characters: Woman and a guru

Sound Effects: Beatles, "Fool On the Hill"

Props: Long gray beard, robe, sandals on guru; hiking equipment on woman. Sermon notes on a clothespin that slides down a string from somewhere up above

Scene opens with Master Zing sitting in lotus position as the young woman approaches.

Woman: Master, I've finally found you. I've climbed three mountains, slept in the snow, ate roots from bushes, and finally I've discovered your place of meditation.

Master: Yes, my child. Help me to stand and we can talk. (As he stands) I've always hated that position. It makes my knees fall asleep. You know, this guru stuff isn't all it's cracked up to be. Sure, the walking on hot coals can warm your coddles, but this lotus sitting position i…