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no_quarter · 06-19-2009, 02:40 PM

I am not a Buddhist, nor do I take part in any religions. I have found my spirituality through *ahem* I should most likely say no more. But, I have always enjoyed this saying, and maybe it will strike a spark in one's reality. Please excuse the paraphrasing of it, but I think some will enjoy this

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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.

My friend, what are you? Are you a celestial being or a god?

"No."

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

"No."

Are you a man?

"No."

Well, my friend, then what are you?

"I AM AWAKE."

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I would now quote some equally wise people who "get it," but the point is made and it is a beautiful one. We are one and I love you all.

myheartnotes · 06-20-2009, 01:38 AM

Iv'e been reading alot of eckhart tolle, i feel as though i am in the early stages of awakening

06-19-2009, 02:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
no_quarter Status: SAS Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: OK, USA Gender: Male Age: 22 Posts: 3	I am Awake I am not a Buddhist, nor do I take part in any religions. I have found my spirituality through ahem I should most likely say no more. But, I have always enjoyed this saying, and maybe it will strike a spark in one's reality. Please excuse the paraphrasing of it, but I think some will enjoy this --- 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. My friend, what are you? Are you a celestial being or a god? "No." Well, then, are you some kind of magician or wizard? "No." Are you a man? "No." Well, my friend, then what are you? "I AM AWAKE." --- I would now quote some equally wise people who "get it," but the point is made and it is a beautiful one. We are one and I love you all. __________________ A million light reflections pass over me

06-20-2009, 01:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
myheartnotes Status: SAS Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 1	Iv'e been reading alot of eckhart tolle, i feel as though i am in the early stages of awakening