Practicing buddhism as a way of life not a religion and still be christian?
2007-11-03 14:38:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, nothing in Buddhism contradicts the teachings of Jesus.
You're also not going to Hell if you follow Buddhist philosophies and don't believe in Jesus.
Just to ease your mind.
And for anyone who wants to say Buddhism contradicts the teachings of Christ, please provide a Buddhist teaching that does so.
2007-11-03 14:42:48 · answer #1 · answered by Pangloss (Ancora Imparo) AFA 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Buddhism isn't a religion in the sense that you don't have to believe in any doctrine or creed to be a Buddhist. Rather, Buddhism might best be viewed as a practice. We practice meditation, chanting, and other techniques to help our natural wisdom and compassion emerge in daily life. As this occurs, life becomes more peaceful and we naturally can ease the suffering of those around us.
Some Buddhists also maintain religious faith. Just this morning I had coffee with a long-time Zen student who is very active in a local Catholic church. Indeed, some Catholic priests are also recognized Zen masters. Again, Buddhism does not require any faith of its followers -- just practice.
On the other hand, some Christians maintain that Buddhism involves worship of false idols or other practices that contradict the teachings of Jesus. They're wrong, of course, but they still condemn those who mix Buddhism and Christianity.
Find out for yourself (Buddha's last words) what works best in your life. Good luck!
2007-11-06 06:52:51 · answer #2 · answered by P'ang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From my understanding of Buddhism, you shouldn't. But neither would you be awakened.
If heaven is where you want to be borned in, then follow and practice the the 'ten good acts.' (1) not killing; (2) not stealing; (3) not committing adultery; (4) not lying; (5) not speaking harshly; (6) not speaking divisively; (7) not speaking idly; (8) not being greedy (9) not being angry; (10) not having wrong views. Doing so leads you to heaven, not just faith in any religion.
2007-11-04 01:42:10 · answer #3 · answered by Prajna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grow apple, you will eat apples. Grow lemon, you will get lemons. You're a Buddhist; then know if you're true in it. You're a Christian; then know it too. The Buddha taught to know yourself. Jesus taught you must love. Religions teach to be true to religion. You may wear a baseball cap and a dress together as a fashion, you can eat sugar and chili together, you can try to see your left scope and right scope at the same time, so if you want to, you may worship two religions at once; however know your guts feelings and be honest. Don't be afraid to be honest to yourself - it's just your own secret.
2007-11-03 15:55:00 · answer #4 · answered by Fake Genius 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity and Buddhism are totally two opposite religions.You can't follow one's practices to the fullest and believe in a different God who ends message isn't parallel
2007-11-03 14:44:45 · answer #5 · answered by Reese 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2017-02-19 12:46:07 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Buddhist cant be a real Christian. All Buddhist are going to hell. They aren't going to reincarnate and come back as a bug they are going to hell.
2007-11-03 14:50:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
"When we are in touch with the highest spirit in ourselves, we too are a Buddha, filled with the Holy Spirit, and we become very tolerant, very open, very deep, and very understanding. "
Thich Nhat Hahn
Living Buddha, Living Christ, pages 37-38.
2007-11-04 04:00:31 · answer #8 · answered by LibraryTech 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope..
2007-11-06 16:35:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is something that you won't find out until it is too late to do something different.
2007-11-03 14:42:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋