Okay. so i am 14 years old. i practise buddhism. my parents practise christianity. i am scared. that when we die, we wont see each other ever again, because someone told me buddhists and christians go to a different heaven is this true? what should i do?!
2007-09-22 12:18:41 · 21 answers · asked by little_squirt_matthew 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
what in the world made you become a Buddhist? Just Curious. I think you should talk to your parents about this. And if they can't answer your questions go to their pastor perhaps. Don't you want to know all the facts if your eternal destiny is at stake?
2007-09-22 12:22:17 · answer #1 · answered by sisterzeal 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I actually did not know that some Buddhists believe in heaven. However, the Bible is very clear about that. Hell and heaven are real places. Heaven is offered for everyone. Which is more important to you, your religion or heaven where your parents are going? You need to make this decision. No one can make that for you. You might still be under the age of accountability, and God will protect you, but you are already 14 and you start to be able to make decision for yourself. Do not fear. God gave you your intellect to use your free will the way that you can decide.
Jesus loves you. He wants to have a relationship with you. But He lets you to practice Buddhism instead if that is what you want. Just be aware of the the promises that cannot be carried out. Jesus always keeps His promises.
2007-09-22 13:32:00 · answer #2 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Think about it this way. No one can prove one way or another if there is a heaven or a hell. Religious people believe they will go to heaven. If this is true, there aren't different heavens. Buddhism is not going to send you someplace different because you pray and worship differently than you parents do. In God's eyes (in every religion), it's respect that will get you to Heaven. Nirvana's very concept is the same. Christians are going to tell you to convert, but in reality religion is all one in the same, just different practices and the only disagreement between religions is whether or not Jesus is the messiah (filioque). I know that Buddhism is a practice of worshipping nature, but Christians believe that God gave us nature and that nature is to be respected. You are technically not doing anything and/or believing much different than anyone else.
In other words, I wouldn't worry about it. If you believe in buddhism, stay true to your belief and everything will work out fine.
2007-09-22 12:29:00 · answer #3 · answered by daBreezemeister 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 14 you should not worry yourself with such things, if Buddhism is right you will be reincarnated along with your parents. So you will see them again, just not in your current forms.
Don't give up your beliefs, Buddhism is a wonderful belief.
And to the idiots that say you will go to hell, ignore them, they only do this to make themselves appear superior. Anyone who derives joy from the pain of others, are not worthy of the truth.
Follow your path and all the answers you seek will become more clear over time.
2007-09-22 12:41:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Buddhist refers to "Nirvana" which is the same as "heaven" but understood with more direct insight. Heaven, to Christians, sounds more like a fairy tale.
It's not a "place." Don't be frightened that you will not see your parents. You are only 14 and have mounds upon mounds of Buddhist philosophy on death to go through.
Really, you were born alone, you will die alone, it's merely truth. Don't worry about this. Nice to see another Buddhist, though.
Anyone who says nothing happens when you die is breaking their own logic because "nothing" cannot actually "exist"
And those telling you to look to God, Buddhism doesn't have a diety, fyi.
2007-09-22 12:23:48 · answer #5 · answered by Corvus 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Don't think about such silly things.
Buddhism is a great philosophy.
There are no separate heavens for different religions,Just like like this human world ,the one we all live together.
If you are a good Buddhist,and if your parents are good people although they are not practicing Buddhism ,if you wish to meet them in your next life ,then probably you will meet your parents .
2007-09-26 03:38:42 · answer #6 · answered by Shehan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does it mean to you to "practice buddhism"? I am sure you are scared. You are searching but do not know what you should do. Talk to your parents. If they are true Christians they can lead you to the one true God! Jesus can come into your heart and give you more love than you ever dreamed but you need to ask Him. Let your parents help you.
2007-09-22 15:57:33 · answer #7 · answered by missingora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, since I have died and come back to life, I can answer this question for you!
Christians go to a planet called Kumeni when they die. I ended up there by mistake. I am agnostic and was supposed to go to a completely different planet. I did not meet any Buddhists there, so I guess you are out of luck.
Sorry!
2007-09-22 12:26:32 · answer #8 · answered by Mystine G 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think you need to study buddhism a little more. When buddhists die they believe they are reincarnated into multiple lives. Only when they reach true enlightenment (could take a million years) do they achieve Nirvana. Now either you are right or they are right or you are both wrong. But they are generally incompatible.
2007-09-22 12:30:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You need to listen to your parents. They are smarter than you are and they know that Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven.
Worshiping Buddha is idolatry and God hates it. If you follow this false religion you have a right to be scared that you will never see your parents after death. Repent of this false religion and ask Jesus to come into your heart and make Himself known to you. Repent of not obeying your mother and father. Repent of not honoring your mother and father. God will forgive you but you must ask for forgiveness of your sins against Him.
2007-09-22 12:25:51 · answer #10 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋