Buddhist Buddha vs Jesus

[ananda]

Indeed, you are correct. It is a Sanskrit term from a Mahayana text. Perhaps this is not as early as you prefer. I guess I don't know how early early Buddhism is.

I prefer the Pali Nikayas, the earliest Buddhist scriptures, generally dated approximately five centuries before the first Mahayana writings.

Right, that is the idea. Do the Pali texts see nirvana as ontologically distinct from samsara? Is nirvana thought to have inherent being?

Parinibbana is distinct from samsara, but only in reference to the absence or presence of dukkha and sukkha. I haven't read of any reference to ontological "being-ness" in parinibbana, in the early Pali texts. Using my earlier example, that's like asking if a digital pet (a "being", in a sense) exists or doesn't exist within the quantum substrate - from which that pet arises - when that substrate is at rest. It is an irrelevant question, and does not apply.

 

[RickardoHolmes]

I would spend time reading Buddhist texts and commentary, then decide about the similarities

Very few people on this form know much about Buddhism at all. I spend more time with the Buddhist than I do the Christians and I see no conflict and no problem. Only Love and Peace which I Endeavor to Foster Wherever I Go

Something both Jesus and Buddha both enouraged.

 

[ananda]

I would spend time reading Buddhist texts and commentary, then decide about the similarities

Very few people on this form know much about Buddhism at all. I spend more time with the Buddhist than I do the Christians and I see no conflict and no problem. Only Love and Peace which I Endeavor to Foster Wherever I Go

Something both Jesus and Buddha both enouraged.

Does the wrathful, warring Jesus in Christian escatology reflect a "do as I say, not as I do" teaching?

 

[RickardoHolmes]

Ultimately, we each must all find our own Christ, Our own Buddha.....not someone else`s......

 

[RaymondG]

Ultimately, we each must all find our own Christ, Our own Buddha.....not someone else`s......

And where is He located? That I may look for and find Him?

 

[Rescued One]

What are the differences and similarities? Could they be same person reincarnation?

What type of Methodist are you? Don't all Methodists accept the divinity of Christ?

Jesus is God. Buddha was never God.

 

[Rescued One]

Ultimately, we each must all find our own Christ, Our own Buddha.....not someone else`s......

What in the world are you trying to say?????

Matthew 24
23 Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. 24For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. 25Behold, I have told you before.

 

[ananda]

Jesus is God. Buddha was never God.

The Lord Buddha is known in Buddhism as the Teacher of God(s).

 

[Rescued One]

The Lord Buddha is known in Buddhism as the Teacher of God(s).

Is Buddha a god? I wasn't aware of that.

 

[Contenders Edge]

Is Buddah a god? I wasn't aware of that.

That depends on what sect of Buddhism you talk to. Guatama, who is better known as Buddha was not known to teach anything having to do with God or any gods per se, however, there are other sects who have made him into a deity.

 

[Rescued One]

That depends on what sect of Buddhism you talk to. Guatama, who is better known as Buddha was not known to teach anything having to do with God or any gods per se, however, there are other sects who have made him into a deity.

Thank you.

 

[Contenders Edge]

Thank you.

You are welcome, though I do not consider myself an expert on this sort of thing.

 

[ananda]

Is Buddha a god? I wasn't aware of that.

No, he is considered superior to the god-level.

 

[ananda]

That depends on what sect of Buddhism you talk to. Guatama, who is better known as Buddha was not known to teach anything having to do with God or any gods per se, however, there are other sects who have made him into a deity.

Then there is early Buddhism which teaches that there are god-like beings, but the Buddha surpassed all gods.

 

[Contenders Edge]

Then there is early Buddhism which teaches that there are god-like beings, but the Buddha surpassed all gods.

If that is so, then why is it said that the Buddha made no comment about any deities in his teachings?

 

[ananda]

If that is so, then why is it said that the Buddha made no comment about any deities in his teachings?

I don't know who said that.

It is acknowledged that god-like beings were actually quite frequently referred to, in the earliest Buddhist scriptures.

 

[Contenders Edge]

I don't know who said that.

It is acknowledged that god-like beings were actually quite frequently referred to, in the earliest Buddhist scriptures.

Perhaps that claim may have originated with a different sect than the one you adhere to.

 

[ananda]

Perhaps that claim may have originated with a different sect than the one you adhere to.

Perhaps, but I am not aware of any branch of Buddhism that teaches that.

IMO it seems to be more of a post-modern "new age" teaching that might fuse some Buddhist teachings with other ideas.

 

[Contenders Edge]

Perhaps, but I am not aware of any branch of Buddhism that teaches that.

IMO it seems to be more of a post-modern "new age" teaching that might fuse some Buddhist teachings with other ideas.

Perhaps.

 

[RickardoHolmes]

And where is He located? That I may look for and find Him?

You do not look for him, you become him