If one compares some of the teachings of Jesus to the teachings of the Buddha, one finds teachings too similar to be coincidence. I don't quite understand why it is offensive that Jesus might have been inspired by some of the teachings of the Buddha and incorporated them into his own teachings. Why is this offensive to some? The messages being love and compassion.......
2007-04-12 09:31:16 · 10 answers · asked by Yogini 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Paxico, Jesus was a man as was the Buddha. It was not god doing the teachings. However, we could get into the Trinity which would be a LONG evening.
2007-04-12 09:42:59 · update #1
The lost years of Jesus (from 12 to 27) are just that, they are lost. He could have been influenced by the Buddha, or he could have been influenced by his own enlightening experience on the English countryside. The point is, we will never now. There will probably never be any scrolls that are credible that will accurately explain Jesus's early years. If there were, they probably would have been found by now. You can believe about anything you want and no one will be able to prove otherwise. Doe's it really matter? The teachings are similar, but that is because both were enlightened beings. Enlightened beings tend to share a common understanding of how things really are. Love and compassion are the foundation of enlightened thought, so I don't see why they would have had to share a common source.
2007-04-12 11:00:20 · answer #1 · answered by Ajahn Sariputra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with saying that Buddhists believe some similar things, but it's absurd to think that the all-powerful God in Heaven consulted Buddha before deciding on Truth.
God has always been and always will be. Jesus Christ was God in the flesh but before Christ taught on Earth He existed in Heaven. He didn't "create" His teachings when He came to earth.
Buddha was merely a man. He came along later.
2007-04-12 09:37:37 · answer #2 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
@Anthony h, you're wrong, Buddha is large instructor, not an idol of worship. Buddha discouraged ritual worship, as a replace he wanted his followers to stick with the dharma's teachings. Ruby, i like this quote and that i've got published it on right here formerly, it has super meaning for all of us who practices a faith if some form. Namaste!
2016-10-21 23:44:20 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always thought some of the Greek philosophers were likely candidates for influencing early Christian thought. Seems more likely considering the trade routes.
2007-04-12 09:57:08 · answer #4 · answered by Brian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think great men or peace, kindness and morality are likely to have very similar ideas.
I also think that the offense comes at daring to think that not everything Jesus said came from the "father".
2007-04-12 09:38:13 · answer #5 · answered by Sun: supporting gay rights 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because in Christianity, Jesus existed as 'The Lord' before his earthly visitation. It is understood that no earthly philosophy influences God but rather, God influences.
2007-04-12 09:36:09 · answer #6 · answered by Truth7 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, Buddha is a false god and Jesus is God.
Edit: Jesus was NOT just a man, he died for our sins, did Buddha do this? I think not.
2007-04-12 09:36:08 · answer #7 · answered by the pink baker 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
They want to think Jesus is the the first one to come up with the "golden rule". If not they can't really call them Christian values, can they?
2007-04-12 09:41:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who's to say Jesus didn't meditate and come to the same conclusions on his own? He was intelligent, altruistic and compassionate...
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2007-04-12 09:35:46 · answer #9 · answered by vinslave 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think they were smoking partners. Hey. Who was there that can prove me wrong?
2007-04-12 09:34:25 · answer #10 · answered by eau de pissalms n 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋