Once a student asked Buddha, ‘Are you the messiah?’
‘No’, answered Buddha.
‘Then are you a healer?’
‘No’, Buddha replied.
‘Then are you a teacher?’
The student persisted.
‘No, I am not a teacher.’
‘Then what are you?’ asked the student, exasperated.
‘I am awake’, Buddha replied.
I Am Awake 
I also follow the teachings of Buddhism. This is a very special poem for me. So much is revealed. ~ Dennis
I know what you mean. Such a simple statement, but each one of us awakens with something different. We each find some inspiration in life that leads to our awakening. Thanks for your visit. I too find much in the teachings of Buddhism and I can’t say that I am an expert, but Buddhishm calls to me in many ways. As one of my friends so aptly said, you do not go looking for Buddhism, it finds you. – Gargi
Now the question is about the man asking the question. Is he awake?
Vikas, if he has to ask then he hasn’t fully awakened. I wonder if at the brink of death we become fully awakened …. what do you think ?
Now its about the people are reading this story? Are they awake? 🙂 If they are not awake how can they decide who is awake and who is not. 🙂