2007-07-19 09:20:12 · 15 answers · asked by ANyone but you 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They were both enlightened, spread their beliefs through teachings and showed great compassion for others. If you go to amazon.com you will see several books written about the parallels of Jesus and Buddha.
http://www.amazon.com/Going-Home-Jesus-Buddha-Brothers/dp/1573228303
2007-07-19 17:08:56 · answer #1 · answered by Pangloss (Ancora Imparo) AFA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There might be things in common, but Virgin Birth is definitely not one of them.
Some interpretations of the life story of the Buddha attribute his birth to a virgin birth. This is likely due to a specific interpretation of the prophetic dream Queen MÄyÄ is said to have had prior to conception and is not a widely held view amongst Buddhists. As she is described to have been married to King Åuddhodhana for many years, there is no indication that she would have been a virgin at the time of SiddhÄrtha's conception. Nonetheless, this interpretation has lead to parallels being drawn with the birth story of Jesus.
2007-07-19 16:39:30 · answer #2 · answered by Sapere Aude 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They were both very wise and compassionate. They both taught that worldly possessions/desire is the source of unhappiness. Buddha taught that he was not the ultimate source of truth, but just a person. Buddha also taught there would be a greater man that would come after him. If you follow the strict teachings of either man it will lead you to a happier life.
2007-07-19 19:01:06 · answer #3 · answered by straightup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait let me correct myself, I don't remember if Buddha's mother was a virgin, but I do remember that it was immaculate conception. both fasted for 40 days.
I've been reading some responses. To those of you who said, "nothing." Please be less ignorant. Books are at libraries if you weren't sure. Also the internet is full off all kinds of sites besides Yahoo!Answers.
2007-07-19 16:23:28 · answer #4 · answered by StormyC 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Their doctrines, both say that the way to end suffering is to have compassion for sentient beings. I kind of believe (which I know I will have bad feedback from this), that when the Jesus isn't mentioned in the Bible between the years of 11 and 31 (I think), he may have very well gone to India and learned Buddhism and took some of those ideas back with him. But, that is only a theory.....
2007-07-19 16:24:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Dramatic and prophetic birth. Starting their missions relatively late in life. Being concerned for the poor, the afflicted and the oppressed.
2007-07-19 16:25:27 · answer #6 · answered by Isolde 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look at the Ten Commandments and the Eightfold path. Can you see any major differance.
NOTE: Please be intelligent enough (I'm talking to the audience in general) to actually look it up before you comment. Last time I mentioned this people came up with answers without even knowing what I was refering to.
2007-07-19 16:25:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are all part of the League of Super Best Friends.
2007-07-19 16:41:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both were excellent teachers.
Both taught love and compassion.
2007-07-19 16:23:48 · answer #9 · answered by buddhamonkeyboy 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
They both fasted.
2007-07-19 16:23:18 · answer #10 · answered by Christina 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋