What are the main similarities and differences in your opinion?
2007-05-29
07:53:49
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similarities:
1. "Never did hatred cease by hatred, but hatred ceaseth by love." [from the dhammapada]
2. Both never claimed to be god; [Jesus told his disciples not to make a fuss about his being the messiah, and said, the father is greater than I.]
3. Jesus claimed to be the way, the truth and the life; this is clearly metaphorical language. Some Buddhists hold that Buddha embodied the Dharma [way.]
4. Both were anti-establishent reformers who criticised dry formalism and social injustice.
2007-05-29
08:05:12 ·
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cheers for that, qwerty07... perhaps you can go and pray for my salvation now, seeing as i am 'not good enough' for your interpretation of christianity
2007-05-29
08:07:01 ·
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tt; these are misconceptions about Buddhism in the west. Nirvana = Extinguishment of self-centred desire in the infinite. Pure bliss. I think this is quite simililar to union with god in heaven; because heaven is ultimately a spiritual experience of union with god, not the place of material luxury that some people see it as.
2007-05-29
08:09:38 ·
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again qwerty, i don't wish to argue so i will answer your question one last time. I pray to the Eternal Father, the creator of us all. As for your question about 'where' do i expect to go; i have already said that heaven is not a place; but a state of union with god beyond this life. If you wish to insult me for my perfectly reasonable question, perhaps you can ask yourself what Jesus would do if someone asked a question that he disagreed with.
2007-05-29
08:25:10 ·
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Now I myself didn't look this up but my Pastor said Buddha himself said he is not the way to heaven. IDK But I do know Jesus is the ONLY one procclaimed to be the Son of God, died on the cross for our sin, and rose from the dead.
2007-05-29 07:56:55
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answered by Gir 5
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I agree, as long as you're not referring to the mythological version of the Christ. You might be interested in reading Thich Nhat Hanh's "Living Buddha, Living Christ". While he's Theravadan and I'm a Tibetan Buddhist, his writing is something I recommend to anyone!
Beyond saying both were highly intelligent, wise, altruistic and compassionate, I won't go any further in comparing or contrasting the two in here.
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2007-05-29 15:07:39
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answered by vinslave 7
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Are you sure?
Christ claimed to be the one and only true God who came to suffer, die, and rise again, establishing a unique and everlasting covenant with man.
Buddha is believed to be one of many thatãgata (thus-come-one). The historical Buddha is just one of several thatãgata who come in various ages to teach that life is an illusion and to remove human desires and attachments.
Christ taught that he is "the way, and the truth, and the life." The way to what? "No one comes to the Father," Jesus continues, "but by me" (John 14:6). Jesus comes to reveal the Father, the Creator of all things, so man could have fullness of life.
Buddha taught how man could escape suffering through loss of desire and personality. He held that every person must find his own path to nirvana, or the extinction of self.
Christ preached the reality of sin, the nature of God the Father, and the need for repentance and salvation. Buddha preached the untenable nature of existence and the means to escape suffering.
Buddhism denies the ultimate existence of sin and the necessity of grace.
Christ taught that God is completely other, but he also taught that God wishes to share his divine life, given through the Son by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Buddha taught individuality must perish and that everything is one.
Christ established a Church, with a structure of authority, based on his words and example. He said, "Follow me!"
Buddha left a teaching in which each person must find his own path. He stated, "After my death, the dharma shall be your teacher. Follow the dharma and you will be true to me."
Christ rose from the dead only once and will return as the King of Kings. He revealed his own divinity, saying, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am" (John 8:58).
Buddha is a "model," regardless of whether he was a historical person or not. Buddha suggests that "there is no ‘I’; there is no ‘self.’" At his death, when he experienced pari-nirvana ("final extinction"), he stated that the question of the afterlife was "not conducive to edification."
2007-05-29 14:57:43
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answered by scholar_wood 3
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"Liberal Christian" That's like saying a "wise fool" or a "tall midget" If that's not an oxymoron, than I don't know what is.
And I by no means think Buddha and Christ are similar. For one GOD is real (the only true god) and buddha is not.
Edited: If your so liberal that you believe Buddha and Christ are the same, where do you think you will go when you die and who do you pray to or follow? Christ or Buddha? Or are they the same person to you?
2007-05-29 15:02:41
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answered by ♥qwerty07♥ 4
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I truly believe Jesus studied the Buddha. He may have even gone there in person.
Jesus true message, According to the Gospel of Mary Magdalene was enlightenment. Same as the Buddha. Jesus spoke of loving one another (Christians are real big on love - NOT), as did the Buddha.
Differences lie in the words of Paul and other men who twisted the words, life, and message of a great teacher.
2007-05-29 15:01:09
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answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7
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yeah except buddha never asked for worship or expected ppl to accept his ideas, i think of him as a real og and everyone just followed his ways to be "cool". i love that lil dude
some education for ya stupid ones who know nothing.. buddha wasnt really fat, big eared or what he is sculpted as, those are to metaphorically express he had a jolly heart, listened well and was awesome like none other....he is not a god, and says so, he said he is just enlightened and meditates on life, disconnected himself from this world because he finally understood life does not live forever and when ended, none of this matters, our friends, our money, nothing...he was a peaceful respectful guy..........or just extremely lazy, i prefer to believe the respected part
2007-05-29 14:57:36
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answered by Anonymous
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in buddhism there is no god, no soul, no heaven. but these are the main features of christianity, are´nt they?
2007-05-29 15:04:12
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answered by Anonymous
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THE MAIN DIFFERENCE FOR ME IS IN THE SALVATION ASPECT OF CHRISTIANITY. bUDDHA IS A GUIDE ON A FREE FORM PATH WHERE AS THE CHRIST IS A ONE WAY STREET.
2007-05-29 14:59:48
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answered by Anonymous
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what's wrong with you.
buddha is fat.
jesus aint!
buddha didn't reserect.
jesus fed 1000 people with one peice of bread.
buddha didn't.
i mean c'mon man there;s like a whole list of this.
2007-05-29 14:58:42
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answered by teddyGisgreat! 3
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If you noticed that you are a liberal Christian, good for you, your religion needs more of your type
2007-05-29 15:02:40
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answered by Anonymous
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