Koan of Discovery
(a Zen Parable or Puzzle)
by Jason B

A young Zen monk came humbly one day to his Master and asked, "Master, will you please divulge to me the Secret of Life that may meditate on it?"

"I will" replied his teacher, with a smile. " But first I want you to go and spend the evening meditating on the question you have just asked me."

"Come and see me in the morning and we will discuss the Secret of Life."

So the young monk went to the meditation hall and spent the evening as he was instructed.

The next morning he returned to his Master's quarters.

"Well, said his teacher cheerily, "Do you still wish me to tell you the Secret of Life?"

"No Master," replied the young monk somberly. "Please do not ever tell me."

Haha...That parable speaks volumes...I can so relate to that young monk...Thanks for the reminder....

Hey, thanks for responding to my "strangeness"