The Afterlife
An Emperor visited a Zen master to ask about the afterlife. “When an enlightened man dies, what happens to his soul?” Asked the emperor.
All the Zen master had to say was: “I have no idea.”
“How could you not know?” Demanded the Emperor. “You’re a Zen master!”
“But I am not a dead Zen master!” He proclaimed.
Moral of the story:
No one knows the absolute truth of life. Every idea presented is a mere theory based on one’s own subjective interpretations. In this respect, it is important to realize the limitations of the human mind as you continue in your quest for knowledge.