Secret Chief
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I think the consensus is that he did exist. What he supposedly taught is really what "matters" though. (And, I would say, what he set in motion).
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I love Buddha
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Unveiled Artist
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firedragon
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That goes against the Buddhas teachings though. Unless you believe he did not attain Nibbana.
RestlessSoul
Well-Known Member
My sword leans against the sky.
With it's polished blade I'll behead
The Buddha and all his saints.
Let the lightning strike where it will.
- Shumpo Soki, 1496
RestlessSoul
Well-Known Member
Maybe the Buddha and Jesus were one and the same. I know some people who believe something like that.
Difficult really, he's dead.
I love dead people/animals.
Not all of 'em, just the ones I knew and miss.Does it? I was under the impression different sects taught different things on this, but I am really not knowledgeable on this topic.
Unveiled Artist
Veteran Member
I wouldn't say. They would have to breach in their major practices and doctrines for that to be true. But as wise people, they may share. Though personally I can't find anything wise in jesus' teachings that are unique. I guess.
I can’t say I love him personally because I don’t have a (spiritual) relationship with him as I do with Vishnu/Krishna, Saraswati, Hanuman, et.al. I love his teachings however. I don’t believe they are at odds with Hinduism in the least.
Secret Chief
Vetted Member
"...the term anattā (Pali) or anātman (Sanskrit) refers to the doctrine of “non-self”, that there is no unchanging, permanent self, soul or essence in phenomena. It is one of the seven beneficial perceptions in Buddhism, and one of the three marks of existence along with dukkha (suffering) and anicca (impermanence).
The Buddhist concept of anatta or anatman is one of the fundamental differences between Buddhism and Hinduism, with the latter asserting that atman (self, soul) exists."
- Anatta
RestlessSoul
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You don’t need, in my opinion, to be tied to major practices and doctrines to call yourself a Christian, nor a Buddhist. Those things are just window dressing. The essence of Christian faith can be summed up in one line from the Gospels;
That you love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
John 13:34
One thing Jesus and Buddha have in common is that neither of them wrote a word. But their followers did.
This world is indeed in darkness, and how few can see the light! Just as few birds can escape from a net, few souls can fly into the freedom of heaven.
The Dhammapada vs 174
For many are called, but few are chosen.
Matthew 22:14
Come and look at this world. It is like a royal painted chariot wherein fools sink. The wise are not imprisoned in the chariot.
The Dhammapada vs 171
In the world ye shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world.
John 16:33
etc
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Secret Chief
Vetted Member
Just about 500 years apart?
RestlessSoul
Well-Known Member
And several thousand miles. Not to mention the cultural chasm between them.
But Truth ought to be able to bridge any gap. The gift of Truth conquers all gifts. And the Truth will set us free, apparently.
Starlight
Spiritual but not religious, new age and omnist
It depends. Some buddists sects do believe that we has souls
Starlight
Spiritual but not religious, new age and omnist
You are correct. Different buddists sects believe different things about souls and other religious teachingsI love dead people/animals.
Does it? I was under the impression different sects taught different things on this, but I am really not knowledgeable on this topic.
Secret Chief
Vetted Member
Could you provide examples? - given anatta is fundamental and clear to all traditions, schools and sects.
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Secret Chief
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Whilst looking for a reference I found this on a Christian website: Jesus Vs Buddha: 9 Major Differences | Reasons for Jesus
- The Dharma provides a very detailed explanation of the doctrine of anatman {anatta in Pali} or soullessness , i.e. there is no soul entity (whether in one life of many lives)
Secret Chief
Vetted Member
.... but this made me chuckle:
"The comparison made between Jesus and Buddha is a false one, and while similar moral parallels may appear (if we ignore the surrounding theological context), Jesus ministry and resurrection put him in a category of being Saviour, Lord, and God, while Buddha was just another man with an opinion of the human condition."
What a put down
"The comparison made between Jesus and Buddha is a false one, and while similar moral parallels may appear (if we ignore the surrounding theological context), Jesus ministry and resurrection put him in a category of being Saviour, Lord, and God, while Buddha was just another man with an opinion of the human condition."
What a put down
Starlight
Spiritual but not religious, new age and omnist
Pure land buddism