I believe there are strong biblical overtones in some of the Buddhist teachings. However your timelines are mixed up. Jesus is fully God, and fully man. So He existed before Buddha.
Putting a human face on a Holy God - hmm. That's a deep dive into the psyche. Buddha was a man, he lived and died just like we all do. Jesus was of divine origin, born of a woman. His death had a purpose.
B: My friend the Dalai Lama has said his religion is simple -- it is "kindness". I like that! And it seems your religion is the same...
C: Indeed! My one law, the so-called Golden Rule -- is to treat others the way you wish to be treated. And who doesn't like being treated with kindness? Sadly, few of my so-called followers pay any attention to this.
What a lovely exchange . . . looking forward to the continuation
I believe there are strong biblical overtones in some of the Buddhist teachings. However your timelines are mixed up. Jesus is fully God, and fully man. So He existed before Buddha.
Except He was a different guy back then...so angry and vengeful! He just didn't understand humans until He became one Himself.
Putting a human face on a Holy God - hmm. That's a deep dive into the psyche. Buddha was a man, he lived and died just like we all do. Jesus was of divine origin, born of a woman. His death had a purpose.
B: My friend the Dalai Lama has said his religion is simple -- it is "kindness". I like that! And it seems your religion is the same...
C: Indeed! My one law, the so-called Golden Rule -- is to treat others the way you wish to be treated. And who doesn't like being treated with kindness? Sadly, few of my so-called followers pay any attention to this.