Christianity with traits of Buddhism, is it possible?

[zippy2006]

I'm not talking about physical pain, if you had read the post you would have seen that. What I mean is this: Detachment, also expressed as non-attachment, is a state in which a person overcomes his or her attachment to desire for things, people or concepts of the world.

Right: Buddhism doesn't even attempt to eliminate pain, whether it is physical or emotional. Where did you get that idea? Buddhism attempts to mitigate the psychological magnification of pain.

 

[NW82]

Right: Buddhism doesn't even attempt to eliminate pain, whether it is physical or emotional. Where did you get that idea? Buddhism attempts to mitigate the psychological magnification of pain.

I'm talking about DETACHMENT, which in turn could remove the pain I feel, see below.

Specifically, to train yourself to want to have zero attachment so that you do not feel pain anymore.

Basically I'm tired of being in emotional pain all the time. I'm quite certain no one wants to hear the story again, but simply put I'm sick of hurting and I want it to stop!!!

 

[zippy2006]

I'm talking about DETACHMENT, which in turn could remove the pain I feel, see below.

I understand what you are saying and I believe it is based on a misunderstanding of Buddhism. You seem to think that Buddhist detachment is a kind of painkiller. In fact that is not true. Two times I have asked about the source where you are getting your information, but I have received no answer from you.

 

[NW82]

I understand what you are saying and I believe it is based on a misunderstanding of Buddhism. You seem to think that Buddhist detachment is a kind of painkiller. In fact that is not true. Two times I have asked about the source where you are getting your information, but I have received no answer from you.

You're not understanding what I'm saying. At no time did I ever say Buddhist detachment was a pain killer. I'm not going to go into the details, but my pain is caused by emotional attachment. If I can learn to become detached then I won't have an emotional attachment, therefore removing the pain from it. Buddhist detachment, as explained in Ravi Zacharias' book Why Suffering is where I got the initial information.

 

[zippy2006]

You're not understanding what I'm saying. At no time did I ever say Buddhist detachment was a pain killer. I'm not going to go into the details, but my pain is caused by emotional attachment. If I can learn to become detached then I won't have an emotional attachment, therefore removing the pain from it. Buddhist detachment, as explained in Ravi Zacharias' book Why Suffering is where I got the initial information.

Okay, thanks. I read three pages beginning with the heading, "1. Buddhism: 'Whatever'". The preview of the book cut off after those pages, but Zacharias seems to disagree rather strongly with the Buddhists in those pages.

If I can learn to become detached then I won't have an emotional attachment, therefore removing the pain from it.

Do you find any Christian parallels to such an idea?

You're not understanding what I'm saying. At no time did I ever say Buddhist detachment was a pain killer.

Sorry to break it to you, but that seems to be precisely what you're saying. You basically say just that in this post itself:

If I can learn to become detached then I won't have an emotional attachment, therefore removing the pain from it.

 

[Stone-n-Steel]

I came to Christ by way of seeking inner enlightenment. It took a close look inside to realize I needed help from some other place than myself. I do think that the general ways of life Buddhist have is compatible and a good choice if you struggle with affliction.

 

[Annie Proclivite]

Like the question says, is it possible to be a Christian and really want to have an aspect of Buddhism? Specifically, to train yourself to want to have zero attachment so that you do not feel pain anymore.

Basically I'm tired of being in emotional pain all the time. I'm quite certain no one wants to hear the story again, but simply put I'm sick of hurting and I want it to stop!!!

I know Christ is real and alive; I believe....but I can't accept that Christ/God/Holy Spirit wants me in a pain for the rest of my life, but it's 10 years on with no hope in sight. So the question is can I train myself to have zero attachment and still be a Christian? Because suicide isn't an option, for obvious reasons, but I'm really just at my wits on living with torment that no one cares, no one wants me, and I'm alone all the time. Before anyone gripes at me, yes I've tried going to church for fellowship and all I get is fake people and no real connection. Yes, I know Christ said He would be with us even to the end of the age....but He....there is no conversation there, no back and forth....and, well...yeah I'm just done. So, thoughts? Can I actually do this or will it end up failing and I'll just have to be in pain until I die?

Buddhism isn’t like Christianity because Buddhists strongly reject the idea that God exists. For them, it’s all about the here-and-now, whereas Christianity places emphasis on eternal life.