What I mean is can i still believe in god and everything as a christian but as well follow the set of rituals and behaviors of a buddhist or would it be wrong?
2007-11-01 14:09:48 · 14 answers · asked by Mhernandez91 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Absolutely, at least the Buddhists would have no problems with it. If you look at the eightfold path, you will see that it does not contradict any Christian teachings. Also Buddhists do not view Buddha as a god, so you do not need to worry about breaking the 1st Commandment.
I know many Christians and Jews that follow the Buddhist philosophy.
2007-11-01 14:15:49 · answer #1 · answered by Pangloss (Ancora Imparo) AFA 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Some people look at Buddhism as a religion, others view it as a philosphy. You'll find some conflicts, like Christianity doesn't believe in reincarnation, and (some) Buddhists don't believe in God.... but religion is a personal choice. Choose what makes you feel complete.
Ignore what some people here are saying (even if they have good intentions).. It seems they don't have any education/knowledge on what Buddhism is and therefore, they are quoting you false info. For example, you are not praying to another God - Buddha isn't God - you're learning how to quiet your mind and live peacefully. There's nothing wrong with that.
2007-11-02 04:19:17 · answer #2 · answered by Mingo Nightingale 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely say yes, although it might depend on which parts of Buddhism you were thinking of adopting. Buddhism teaches many of the same things as Christianity, and it doesn't require belief in any particular being. In fact, Asian Buddhists frequently do not even consider Buddhism a religion. it's a philosophy.
2007-11-01 14:17:15 · answer #3 · answered by Nightwind 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on the "ways". If it were anything that would interfere with God, such as worshiping someone or something else, then this is a major problem. In other words, if it contradicts anything that Jesus or the apostles taught, it would be wrong.
2007-11-01 14:20:15 · answer #4 · answered by RB 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that would be wrong as the teachings of Buddha and Jesus are so very similar.
I think as long as you put God first in your beliefs, that is the most important part in religion or spirituality.
Blessings!!
2007-11-01 14:17:43 · answer #5 · answered by Jaye16 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You would trust these answers before you found out for yourself?
You do know that we don't know whats best for YOU, right?
Even the best intended help is sometimes not right for you. It shows a lack of effort, just to be asking this question. You have to find out for yourself to really know.
2007-11-03 07:30:53 · answer #6 · answered by Teaim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says: there should be no Gods before me" You cannot serve 2 Gods. You will love one and hate the other. If you go to my Lord's tomb you will find it empty, because he is alive. I bet if you go to Budda's grave you will find nothing but BONES. What can bones do for you ? Just something to think about. I'm not downgrading your god. No, I do not believe in your god BUT, it's because I know my God lives and answers prayers. Has yur god ever done anything for you when you really really needed him? You know my God died for your sins just as He did for me. Something to think about. May God have mercy on your soul.
2007-11-01 14:35:47 · answer #7 · answered by HappyCamper 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no it wouldn't. Jesus was buddhist. Just kidding. but the buddhists call him an 'enlightened one' and he omg. . well he is amazing. . and his teachings are quite in line w/ the eight fold path of Buddha. . k.
2007-11-01 14:25:18 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some will tell you it's wrong but the important thing is what you think/feel between you and god.
2007-11-01 14:24:38 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually most of the people i have met that actually followed the teachings of Jesus were Buddhists.
Love and blessings Don
2007-11-01 14:24:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋