Any comments on the theory I heard on a TV programme recently i.e. that Jesus became a Buddhist?

Answer 1

I too saw that programme. But honestly I do not know whether to believe it or not. I am not a christian or a muslim but am fimiliar with the teachings and the life of Jesus. In the programme it was said that a lot is not known about Christs life until he came back to Read the Torah. Some say that a lot of his teachings were based on the Buddhist beliefs.The programme also said that Jesus did not die on the cross but somehow managed to survive and that he was either smuggled or went back to Northern India.I have been to the city of Simla in northern India where there is a Mosque ( just like the programme mentioned) It has two Tombs One on top of the other. The top tomb is of a holy muslim priest ( who was trully holy unlike some of the priests of this day)
The top tomb is laid in accordance with the islamic laws( the tomb faces towards Mecca)
The tomb at the bottom faces opposite and is said to be of a prophet that came from Israel. It is also said that there are two foot prints of that prophet. and two holes in his feet are clearly visible. This prophet was called ISA ( pronounced eesa)
In Hinduism and Buddhism Jesus is called isa.
The government and the people will not give permission to carry out tests on the lower tomb because it will disturb the upper tomb of the Muslim priest.
Whether Jesus lies in Simla or not I do not know but all this is quite intriguing.

Answer 2

Basically, there's no truth in it at all. Usually people cite the lack of stories surrounding Jesus' adolescence and early adulthood as evidence that he went to India and studied. Then began his ministry upon his return. However, even a quick reading of the gospels is enough to put these rumors to rest. Jesus neighbors knew him. When he read from the Torah, the immediately identified him as the carpenters son or Mary's son.

Also, if he had studied anything other than Judaism, his teachings would have been dismissed by all. As it was, he gained quite a following. He also used carpentry, his father's trade (and the trade he was taught while growing up) to explain some of his parables.

Another passage cited to support the idea that Jesus went to India is that he encouraged people to give up worldly posessions. However, he also claimed to be God in the flesh as well as the long-awaited Messiah of the Jewish people. He would not have gotten that from Buddhism. This is just another example of people taking a verse or two out of context from the Bible and building a whole philosophy around it.

Answer 3

NO the whole idea was that jesus was a buddhist. The whole birth story was similar to buddist ideas. I think it's a great theory and it does pug some hole in his life, and the fact there's actually meant to be a tomb in maylasia makes it very intresting and the most believable.

Answer 4

Superficially, there are similarities between Christianity and Buddhism, such as the teachings on love for others etc, but if you look deeper, you'll see some fundamental differences. The biggest I can think of is that Jesus claimed to be the one and only God and creator of all things, and Buddhist teaching, as I understand it, says there is no God at all.

Incidentally, there is plenty of non-Christian historical evidence that Jesus existed i.e writings of Josephus (Jewish historian) and Roman writers. Not to mention the gospels themselves.

Answer 5

Yes.It is true.The Bible is a copy of Hindu scripture Bhagavat Gita.The idea of Universal Love is teaching of Gowthama Buddha.Where was Jesus till he was up to 30 or 32,till he started preaching?He learned religion from Saints in Kasmir.His robe resembles that of Hindu Sanyasis(saints) and Buddhist (lamas).After marriage and escape from cross ,he left his discipleswho was authorised to teach and had peaceful end in Kashmir.Jesus might have been a student follower of Kashmir Saint Swami Govinda Pada.

Answer 6

That theory would have to be pretty bogus as Jesus is basically what Buddhists refer to as an enlightened being. He wouldn't need to convert, as he is already there. If you were able to ask him if he were becoming a Buddhist, he would probably chuckle as he is no doubt quite aware of his Buddha nature.

Answer 7

There is scant little that can be considered Buddhist in the bible, or in Jesus' teachings, so I would say probably not.

Answer 8

Until you can prove Jesus exsisted, I'll not offer an opinion, but take the 2 points anyway!!

Answer 9

Jesus have been the must important man in the world, so other religions try to bring them in, in one way or another.
But Jesus say, beware of those who come in my name, they are like wolf dress in lamb skin! Who will tried to take you!
So how can you be sure? Read the Gospel, what Jesus say, how Jesus lived.

Answer 10

well, during the time from Jesus' childhood to his return to Jerusalem as an adult, it has been rumored that he traveled to India. So some believe he took up Buddhism there.