"Whatever, after due examination and
analysis, you find to be kind, conducive to
the good, the benefit, the welfare of all
beings; believe and cling to that doctrine,
and take it as your guide." Buddha
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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."