The conversation between the Buddha and Siddhartha was a very important part in this story. Their beliefs were similar since they both believe in the self. They are both different though since Gautama states that, “it's goal is quite different; its goal is salvation from sufferings”(Hermann Hesse pg 27) while Siddhartha believes that, “nobody finds salvation through teachings” (Hermann Hesse pg 27). Afterwards Siddhartha is set on becoming a better self. The conversation between them both is indeed similar to the one he had with his father because although his father is a important figure in his life Siddhartha had to leave so that he may find himself on a journey.
