After his enlightenment, people were struck by the Buddha's extraordinary radiance and peaceful presence.
"Are you a god?" they asked.
"No," said the Buddha.
"An angel?"
"No," again came the reply.
"A saint?"
"No."
"Then what are you?"
Buddha answered, "I am awake."
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Huston Smith - "The World's Religions"
