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Originally Posted by GX Vey Interesting!
Several theories posit that Krishna, Buddha and Jesus are the same soul that has reincarnated to those particular individuals. This posting backs up that theory. |
I agree for the most part.
The idea of "the Christ" is the tread of the Holy Spirit through all great people and their teachings. "Christ" and "holy spirit" are just words here. The only reason I did not follow Buddha, well more than one, but one biggie is that he misinterprets the universe's desires as empty. Empty, a trait the ego would devise to explain the nation of helping someone else for no personal gain. | I agree that buddhism has its flaws as does every religion known to man, however, if you can overlook its flaws, it has many positive contributions to give to humanity. Comparitively speaking, it is much more advanced in its thinking than religious christianity. It is my personal opinion as far as religions go that Native American Spirituality is the most advanced religion on earth and the various eastern religions (buddhism etc.) come next.
As far as Krishna consciousness. I believe their followers got one point very wrong. They posit that in order to attain a high level of spirituality, it is required to abstain from sexual intercourse for anything other than procreative purposes. Though Krishna practiced abstinence, I dont feel that this is something that he required, but merely chose for himself. I personally feel that it is possible to attain a high level of spirituality and be able to engage in sexual relations for purposes other than procreation.
These are the reasons I will never choose to be a follower of any particular religion again but choose instead to forge my own unique spiritual path. I do like to study the various religions and uncover the pearls of wisdom they have to offer but will always refuse to buy the farm. |
I agree 100% with ya GX.
In fact I tend to listen to people I do not agree with more closely. I find more about myself sometimes.
Buddha was a great man. I just chose life as filling, not empty. But that is just me and I can (and often am) be wrong. I am RC and always tell people to read the great teachings of other religions.
You are 100 % correct when you say no religion is perfect but they all have something to offer us. When people ask me how I pray I tell them I learned from Buddha and other great mediators. I find that we Christians fall short in the understanding that it all starts with in us; not outside of us. I think Jesus was pretty clear on this.
I love the fool hardies that cling to the all or nothing when dealing with a religion. It just does not make any sense to me. I do not understand people hating a religion because they do not like a part (or parts)of it. And of cousre the converse.