The Buddha's Sense of Identity, the Witness to All Things

Buddha's heart and mind became absolutely silent. He saw the evanescence of all things, found that the freedom was not to cling to anyo. S they come to him with a touch of compassion,. and they turn into flower petals and fall at his feet. And again, finally, the buddha touches the earth says, the earth is my witness. I have practised and practised and practise for this moment"