2007-11-24 08:18:14 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
OBVIOUSLY, the terminology used by each was very different....but the 'kingdom of heaven' and 'nirvana' parallel each other nicely in the realm of metaphors. It is possible both these men reached the same conclusion....Krsna conscienceness... then worded it to be best understood by people of their time.
2007-11-24 08:24:33 · update #1
TO ya_who...
Most Christians at least know who Buddha is....I find them to be rather clueless when it comes to any other world religions. Therefore, I limited the scope of this question to the most well-known of the Eastern religious sages.
2007-11-24 09:09:02 · update #2
Congratulations on your wisdom and courage to read other religions and their books.
As a hindu, I read many books. I find all of them have strikingly similar messages - why only Buddha and Christ?
2007-11-24 08:54:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In terms of Ethics, i would say there's more than just a superficial relationship.
In terms of Metaphysics - that's a flat out no..or a maybe.
Buddha refused to comment on Metaphysics, seeing those questions as a sort of intellectual trap that a person could never solve. It was better to focus on psychological affairs to lead to enlightenment.
Jesus offered a kind of implicit Metaphysics, although the ethical code he was promulgating was more front and center than any dicussion about the nature of reality.
2007-11-24 08:26:49 · answer #2 · answered by D.Chen 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are so right on target! It is all about the level of consciousness, Christ Consciousness, Buddha Consciousness, etc....it is the same thing. Here is a website with parallel sayings between the two:
2007-11-24 08:28:42 · answer #3 · answered by An Independent 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's just you.
One preached FEAR and sentimentality and of a Heaven where 'god' rules his totalitarian regime and a Hell where all the non-believers go.
The other preached a philosophy based in thought and analysis and Nirvana where all becomes one in every and ALL cases.
The Buddha's Kalama Sutra
Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it.
Do not believe in traditions simply because they have been handed down for many generations.
Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many.
Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books.
Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders.
But when, after observation and analysis, you find anything that agrees with reason, and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it.
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2007-11-24 08:38:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buddha commited suicide because he could not live up to his standards that is why Christ died for us we are bought with a price and eternity is for those who believe in Christ the Lord we are not perfect but with repentance we are forgiven Buddha or any other "God figure" except Christ sacrifieced themselves for you
2007-11-24 08:42:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not you. One thing scholars point to is the same temptation of a evil/devil type spirit after 40 days of fasting. Some people think Buddhism influenced the gospels. Christians of course will disagree because they don't want to hear that!
2007-11-24 08:25:19 · answer #6 · answered by fifimsp3 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, Buddhists have half the gospel as do Christians, for
"Faith without works is dead"- James the Just quoting from wise King Solomon
Christians have faith
Buddhists have works
2007-11-24 08:24:02 · answer #7 · answered by ? and ?: The Light of the World 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not just you. Jesus' message is strikingly similar to many "godmen." Many of the lessons of Christianity could have been taken directly from Zoroastrianism.
2007-11-24 08:27:38 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Gnostic 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not just you. Not exactly the same, but close. A little more emphasis on the Love part with Jesus.
2007-11-24 08:34:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, yes and no....the Buddha never suggested anyone was going to "spend eternity in the fiery pit of Hell" if they didn't agree with him!
2007-11-24 08:28:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋