The Buddha 563-483 BCE

I really liked this reading and thought that it had some awesome points that were really true. I liked how it stated his message that he taught throughout his life in just one sentence. When it said, " You are all Buddhas. There is nothing that you need to achieve. Just open your eyes". I think alot of people get caught up in achieving things or completing tasks, they dont realize what really matters. Lie how to get money, a house, belongings, etc. If we do the things that matter those things will fall into place. Rather I think we should be more aware of our world around us. How we can help others, what we can do to make the world a better place to live, not focus so much on materials things. I also really liked how it said, "When you realize that something is unwholesome and bad for you give it up. And when you realize that something is wholesome and good for you, do it". How simple and true that is. But is that it is so hard for some to apply to themselves. Just because something may make you happy that is not what will matter in the end. I thought it was interesting and rather odd, that it said to let go of even the most profound insight and most wholesome teaching. Why would you let go of those things if that make you better as a person? That doesn't make sense to forget important teachings. I like how it closes and says, "Be a lamp to yourself. Be your own confidence". Dont worry about what others do, but be confident and be a light to yourself and to others that they can look to. I really enjoyed this reading.