The story of the Buddha compared to that of Christ.

[Jundo]

Re: The story of the Buddha compared to that of Christ.

Very eye-opening excerpts, Jundo. Thanks for sharing. A lot of hocus pocus indeed... The Para-nirvana bit in particular just seems so ridiculous.

Hi Matt,

Well, I would not go to the other extreme either. Story, poetry, legend, symbolism ... these are fingers pointing to the moon, expressing subtle Teachings and Truths that are not easy to express. WHAT they are pointing to is so Wondrous that it is sometimes described by artists via wondrous creative images to be easier to grasp.

Don't confuse the fancy, colorful, playful wrapping paper for the Real Gift. 8)

Gassho, J

[Kaishin]

Re: The story of the Buddha compared to that of Christ.

Don't confuse the fancy, colorful, playful wrapping paper for the Real Gift. 8)

I certainly don't... it's the people who do (in any tradition) that worry me! :?