The Buddha

Buddhism is a very interesting religion and I like how there is many different types of Buddhism. Buddha means the enlightened one and Siddhartha is known as the Buddha. He was a prince and he got everything he wanted, but that wasn't enough, he left everything behind to make things right, the "great going forth." He taught many people his beliefs and values, he message was "you are all Buddhas. There is nothing that you need to achieve. Just open your eyes." Meaning doesn't matter what you need to prove to anyone what you did, that you should appreciate what you did. The example in the speech talks about a man crossing the river with a raft made out of sticks and foliage and when reaching the other side, he takes the raft and puts it on his head. Thats not the appropriate way, a man that leaves the raft behind and walks with out it knows and understands that is the appropriate way. You should let go of your desires and there will be no more suffering.

"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." I like this saying a lot because we strive to do this but sometimes we don't, we make mistakes.