2006-09-12 10:23:37 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Don;t know. I haven't been there.
2006-09-12 10:24:46 · answer #1 · answered by Southern Apostolic 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Buddha is not an ordinary man, He is the Messenger of the One True God like Christ.
It is regretful that the believers of both religions don't read the Holy Books for themselves and they keep on repeating controversial fabrications to the degree that Christ was brought to the station of God while Buddha was considered as a mere atheist!
Please reread the Holy Books and seek the truth for yourselves:
"Some referred to the teaching of Buddha. 'Abdu'l-Bahá said: The real teaching of Buddha is the same as the teaching of Jesus Christ. The teachings of all the Prophets are the same in character. Now men have changed the teaching. If you look at the present practice of the Buddhist religion, you will see that there is little of the Reality left. Many worship idols although their teaching forbids it.
Buddha had disciples and he wished to send them out into the world to teach, so he asked them questions to see if they were prepared as he would have them be. "When you go to the East and to the West," said the Buddha, "and the people shut their doors to you and refuse to speak to you, what will you do?" -- The disciples answered and said: "We shall be very thankful that they do us no harm." -- "Then if they do you harm and mock, what will you do?" -- "We shall be very thankful that they do not give us worse treatment." -- "If they throw you into prison?" -- "We shall still be grateful that they do 64 not kill us." -- "What if they were to kill you?" the Master asked for the last time. "Still," answered the disciples, "we will be thankful, for they cause us to be martyrs. What more glorious fate is there than this, to die for the glory of God?" And the Buddha said: "Well done!"
The teaching of Buddha was like a young and beautiful child, and now it has become as an old and decrepit man. Like the aged man it cannot see, it cannot hear, it cannot remember anything. Why go so far back? Consider the laws of the Old Testament: the Jews do not follow Moses as their example nor keep his commands. So it is with many other religions.
How can we get the power to follow the right path?
By putting the teaching into practice power will be given. You know which path to follow: you cannot be mistaken, for there's a great distinction between God and evil, between Light and darkness, Truth and falsehood, Love and hatred, Generosity and meanness, Education and ignorance, Faith in God and superstition, good Laws and unjust laws.
(Abdu'l-Baha, Abdu'l-Baha in London, p. 62)
2006-09-12 10:47:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buddha has become Nirvina Itself...what possible hell could exist for such a soul? He is on the same level as Christ, and it is obvious that none here know God who put a puny requirment of accepting Christ as Buddha's saviour? What? are you a fool...that is ridiculous. NO Buddha, Ghandi, and many others who have done such great sacrifical acts for mankind are not burning in hell, but many christians who did accept Jesus as their saviour, are, burning in hell.
2006-09-12 10:35:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buddhism was founded long before Christians created the concept of hell. So, the answer is NO. How can you go to a place that only exists in the minds of Christians and Muslims? Jews don't even believe in hell...
2006-09-12 10:42:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, only the Christians believe in a Hell- and the Buddha was a Buddhist. So he is is Nirvanna.
Besides, there is neither heaven nor hell, just the spiritual plane where we shall all go to face our destiny.
2006-09-12 10:27:54 · answer #5 · answered by Personal Angel 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Isn't there something in the bible that says that those who were never given a chance to know Christ will be judged differently? Personally, I find it hard to believe that anyone who dedicates their life to faith and goodness will be rewarded, no matter what name they call their God (or infinite power of heaven, or whatever). The Buddha reached Nirvana and did ascend to a form of heaven, didn't he?
2006-09-12 10:30:41 · answer #6 · answered by borealtroll 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What kind of idiotic question is that? I thought Buddha believed in Karma and Nirvana and all that jive. Buddhism doesn't acknowledge a "HELL." At least, that's what a Buddhist friend told me.
2006-09-12 10:25:48 · answer #7 · answered by dhalia_1977 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes indeed, brother. Buddha, Lao-Tse, Ghandi, and all the countless thousands who dedicated their lives to justice and good works are, according to many on this most Christian of forums, condemned to eternal pain and suffering. For they did not accept Jesus!
But all repentant Christian mass-murderers will be enjoying eternal bliss. He do work in mysterious ways, do he not?
2006-09-12 10:33:20 · answer #8 · answered by JAT 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not sure... haven't seen the results on the "did Buddha exist" and "does Hell exist" questions yet.
2006-09-12 10:25:50 · answer #9 · answered by frackintoaster 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Buddha, who did not know of Christ and Jehovah (God), or know anything about the correct way, was most likely not judged for not knowing the truth. God does not judge those who don't know about him, but only those who do, and then turn their cheek on it.
The bible also clearly states that a good person goes to heaven.
I hope it helps.
2006-09-12 10:26:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
The Buddha would not approve of your question insofar as you are using the question to delay your own spiritual progress.
2006-09-12 10:29:01 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋