When the Buddha started to wander around India shortly after his enlightenment, he encountered several men who recognized him to be a very extraordinary being.
They asked him, "Are you a god?"
"No," he replied.
"Are you a reincarnation of god?"
"No," he replied.
"Are you a wizard, then?"
"No."
"Well, are you a man?"
"No."
"So what are you?" they asked, being very perplexed.
"I am awake."
Buddha means "The Awakened One". How to awaken is all he taught.
(From: Once Upon a Time - A Collection of Buddhist stories)
Buddha means "The Awakened One". How to awaken is all he taught.
(From: Once Upon a Time - A Collection of Buddhist stories)
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