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Were Jesus and Buddha on the same path - 8/6/2007 9:11:39 AM   
zenmember

 

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Status: offline 		Bahais believe in a principle they call Progressive Revelation which proposes; each age is gifted with a manifestation of God starting with Abraham, Elijah, Moses, Buddha, Jesus, Zaoraster, Mohamed and so on down to Bahalluah. It is my personal belief that each of us is a manifestation of God, as spelled out in the Upanishads; something far older than all of us.  Only, some of us are more eloquent than others. Be that as it may, the following three websites lend credence to this concept and should bear much fruit for thought in keeping with the subject of this post.

http://www.heartlandsangha.org/parallel-sayings.html

http://www.near-death.com/experiences/origen045.html

http://www.dharmamemphis.com/buddhism/buddhism_jesusbuddha.htm

And, of course, one can find many books which provide comparisons such as this:

http://www.amazon.com/Socrates-Buddha-Confucius-Jesus-Philosophers/dp/0156835800

gassho, rj
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RE: Were Jesus and Buddha on the same path - 8/6/2007 9:17:27 AM   
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Status: offline 		I submit these posts, not with the intention of changing anyone`s belief systems but, to illustrate how we are all unified as one.

It matters not the name of your donkey as long as he or she, transports you to the top of the mountain.

In the words of the zen master to the hot dog vendor; `Make me one with everything.`

< Message edited by zenmember -- 8/6/2007 10:24:07 AM >

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RE: Were Jesus and Buddha on the same path - 8/6/2007 1:24:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		If you believe in Reincarnation, who knows.....they may be the same soul.  J

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RE: Were Jesus and Buddha on the same path - 8/6/2007 3:35:14 PM   
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Status: online 		Dear Richard,
Thank you for this cornucopia of references to the teachings of the great incarnate spirits in human history. No matter how different they are, they have much in common. There is a great deal to be learned and discovered! I read some time ago in two of the books referenced, Thich Nhat Hahn: "LIving Buddha, Living Christ", and "Jesus and Buddha, Parallel Sayings", edited by Marcus Borg, and can recommend them.
With every good wish,
Edda 

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RE: Were Jesus and Buddha on the same path - 8/7/2007 2:33:43 AM   
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Status: offline 		Dear Zen, I  enjoyed your message your humor is out standing,medicine for the soul.Thanks
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RE: Were Jesus and Buddha on the same path - 8/7/2007 2:58:26 AM   
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Status: offline 		Dear Richard: Your messages of brotherhood and love are always refreshing. We need many more peaceful people like you in this world.

With love,
Emil
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RE: Were Jesus and Buddha on the same path - 8/7/2007 7:15:08 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thank you all for your kind thoughts and words.

I feel I just have warn you that I intend to continue my contributions untill I sense that all are content to shed their thoughts of anger or contempt; until all have given up on carrying their heavy baggage of past victories or crushing defeats.  Happiness is where the heart should be.  Accept what is and you will have more awareness of the sanctity of life.   (I trust I am not just preaching to the choir and that those in need are getting some of this !!)

"We are disturbed not by what happens to us, but by our thoughts about what happens."   - Epictetus

Remember, life is 98% attitude; don't worry, be happy !!!

Rejoice in the succcess of others, see progress in the unity of humanity.

gassho (bless you all), rj

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RE: Were Jesus and Buddha on the same path - 8/7/2007 5:12:23 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hello Richard and others,

for all of you who love Christ as well as Buddha, there is a beautiful picture:



I´m still dreaming of friendship and love between members of all religion.
I would like to found such a meditation group in Munich

Love

Marie

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RE: Were Jesus and Buddha on the same path - 8/7/2007 5:51:34 PM   
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Status: offline 		Dear Marie,

What a beautiful picture!

I too dream of such a day.

They say we dream our reality!   J

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RE: Were Jesus and Buddha on the same path - 8/7/2007 6:32:45 PM   
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Status: online 		Dear Marie, thank you for this marvelous picture! Dankeschoen!
We share dreams of people coming together!
With every good wish,
Edda

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RE: Were Jesus and Buddha on the same path - 8/8/2007 5:19:30 AM   
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Status: offline 		I too yearn for the day when we can all live with each other in love and charity. And the day will come.

Emil
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RE: Were Jesus and Buddha on the same path - 8/11/2007 2:31:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		 Hello beautiful people, I am a new member and I love to read all this beautiful messages here.... Forgive me my English, but I am a dutch woman....and not so good with the english language.... Lots of love,

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RE: Were Jesus and Buddha on the same path - 8/11/2007 2:44:52 PM   
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Status: online 		Welcome to the forum, Vonnie! Your English is just fine! I don't think anyone here belongs to the "language police". I am glad  you found this forum and will enjoy taking part in the exchange of thoughts and the mutual caring.
Wishing you everything good,
Edda

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RE: Were Jesus and Buddha on the same path - 8/11/2007 6:24:46 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thank you Edda, I'll try to come regular, but sometimes I have so many things to do......... Do you have a board, where I can introduce myself? So you know all a little bit of me? Here in Holland it's twenty minutes after 12 in the night, so I go to my bed and hope it's a wonderful day tomorrow again..... Lots of love,

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RE: Were Jesus and Buddha on the same path - 8/11/2007 11:05:56 PM   
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Status: online 		Dear Vonnie, I am not quite sure what you mean by a board, but you can add to your profile which can be read by anyone interested. Perhaps the best way would be to click on New Post, starting a new thread, and tell us about yourself and your interests and concerns. We all would be happy to hear from you and respond!
Wishing you a beautiful Sunday,
Love,  Edda

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