I am awake – Inspirational Buddha Story

buddha inspirational short story

It is said that soon after his enlightenment the Buddha passed a man on the road who was struck by the Buddha’s extraordinary radiance and peaceful presence.

The man stopped and asked, “my friend, what are you? Are you a celestial being or a God?”

“No” said the Buddha.

“Well then, are you some kind of magician or wizard?”

Again the Buddha answered, “No”.

“Are you a man?” “No”.

“Well my friend, then what are you?”

The Buddha replied, “I am awake”.

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