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**9Goarveboofe** · 06-26-2012, 01:37 PM

Jesus, if that was his real name was born a Jew, he lived as a Jew and died as a Jew. His followers were Jews. When he died he would have been buried and not put in a cave. He would have also led a Jewish life insofar that when he attained a certain age he would have married and raised a family.

I'm actually interested in what you have to say. I am not trying to be argumentive.

Could some raised in a Jewish upbringing become a Buddhist? Yes. Because it seems you have. What's the difference between you and Jesus. Your family may have been totally misunderstanding of your beliefs but it didn't have to lead you to reject Judaism. I'm sure it's more than that - what I'm getting at is that I do believe it's possible to follow paths. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Jesus could not have been a Buddah even if he had learned of the Buddahs teaching. He believed in a supreme being which goes against one of the fundamental principles of Buddhism. I haven't encountered this fundamental principle of Buddhism. Could you refer to some source material to help me understand how this is true.

If Christ encountered the Buddhist teachings, he didn't have to overthrow his entire beliefs to practice Buddhism.

EDIT:

Further question that sparked in my mind: Do you have to follow Buddha's teaching to be a Buddha?

06-26-2012, 01:37 PM	#39
9Goarveboofe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 481 Senior Member	Jesus, if that was his real name was born a Jew, he lived as a Jew and died as a Jew. His followers were Jews. When he died he would have been buried and not put in a cave. He would have also led a Jewish life insofar that when he attained a certain age he would have married and raised a family. I'm actually interested in what you have to say. I am not trying to be argumentive. Could some raised in a Jewish upbringing become a Buddhist? Yes. Because it seems you have. What's the difference between you and Jesus. Your family may have been totally misunderstanding of your beliefs but it didn't have to lead you to reject Judaism. I'm sure it's more than that - what I'm getting at is that I do believe it's possible to follow paths. Correct me if I'm wrong. Jesus could not have been a Buddah even if he had learned of the Buddahs teaching. He believed in a supreme being which goes against one of the fundamental principles of Buddhism. I haven't encountered this fundamental principle of Buddhism. Could you refer to some source material to help me understand how this is true. If Christ encountered the Buddhist teachings, he didn't have to overthrow his entire beliefs to practice Buddhism. EDIT: Further question that sparked in my mind: Do you have to follow Buddha's teaching to be a Buddha?
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