Mahâsthâmaprâpta reincarnated as Jesus Christ?
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Is the above true?
Is that why he sits on the right of Buddha (West), while Avalokitesvara sits on the left of Buddha (East)? -
is this a joke?
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or is it coincidence?
i seen a lot of articles posted on sgforums that try to link other faiths to their, or vice versa
but its equally important to reserve judgement till its proven -
Mahâsthâmaprâpta loves you!!Originally posted by surfbabe:Is the above true?
Is that why he sits on the right of Buddha (West), while Avalokitesvara sits on the left of Buddha (East)?
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Might as well that you said Satan committed suicide and reincarnated into this world
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This must be a joke!!
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Actually who is Mahâsthâmaprâpta ?
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but i nv heard of such claims.
Da Shi Zhi Pu Sa, or Great Strength Bodhisattva.Originally posted by askxyz:Actually who is Mahâsthâmaprâpta ?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahasthamaprapta
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I think it is not very important to know who is who la. But it is me, my master's, and also the dalai lama's belief that Jesus Christ is an enlightened being or a bodhisattva.Originally posted by surfbabe:Is the above true?
Is that why he sits on the right of Buddha (West), while Avalokitesvara sits on the left of Buddha (East)? -
Of course, how can a scammer in the ancient ages be an enlightened being?Originally posted by askxyz:This must be a joke!! -
that makes him lower than buddha?Originally posted by An Eternal Now:I think it is not very important to know who is who la. But it is me, my master's, and also the dalai lama's belief that Jesus Christ is an enlightened being or a bodhisattva. -
It could be an ancient Buddha turning into a Bodhisattva, like Guan Yin. Who knows.Originally posted by dragg:that makes him lower than buddha? -
Anyway, this was merely put across as a question. Don't think anyone really knows the REAL truth for sure. Like no one can guarantee there's really a heaven and hell (unless u've been there and come back), that God really exists (even if you've a first encounter, how can u be sure it's not an illusion and that was evil spirits in disguise) and that one can really go to heaven due to his/her strong faith in religion. On the other hand, there are many real life examples of reincarnated souls.
Uh well, the truth is out there. -
x2Originally posted by surfbabe:Anyway, this was merely put across as a question. Don't think anyone really knows the REAL truth for sure. Like no one can guarantee there's really a heaven and hell (unless u've been there and come back), that God really exists (even if you've a first encounter, how can u be sure it's not an illusion and that was evil spirits in disguise) and that one can really go to heaven due to his/her strong faith in religion. On the other hand, there are many real life examples of reincarnated souls.
Uh well, the truth is out there.
But there will be many people who will argue that they know the truth
I rather not think too much abt it -
People who quote the Kalama sutta usually ignore this one:
""Excellent, Sariputta. Excellent. Those who have not known, seen, penetrated, realized, or attained it by means of discernment would have to take it on CONVICTION [shraddha, i.e. faith] in others that the faculty of conviction... persistence... mindfulness... concentration... discernment, when developed & pursued, gains a footing in the Deathless, has the Deathless as its goal & consummation"-- Pubbakotthaka Sutta
You have to understand the Kalamas are non-Buddhists and very sceptical minded, who have not made up their mind who to follow [of course by the end of the sutta, they follow the Buddha], this passage i cite here is for followers of the Buddha. Who have made up their minds to follow the Buddha.
Faith [shraddha] is one of the five faculties and one of the five powers, it is a postive mental factor found in all wholesome minds in the desire realm.
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guan yin?Originally posted by An Eternal Now:It could be an ancient Buddha turning into a Bodhisattva, like Guan Yin. Who knows.
i thought guan yin is not from buddhism. -
Who says Guan Yin is not from Buddhism? lolOriginally posted by dragg:guan yin?
i thought guan yin is not from buddhism. -
guan yin was from polomen jiao.Originally posted by An Eternal Now:Who says Guan Yin is not from Buddhism? lol -
Wrong.Originally posted by dragg:guan yin was from polomen jiao.
Guan Yin is Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Pls read Lotus Sutra Chapter 25: http://www.buddhistinformation.com/chapter25.htm
Who says its from Brahmanism. -
guan yin was originally double headed horse, not human.Originally posted by An Eternal Now:Wrong.
Guan Yin is Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Pls read Lotus Sutra Chapter 25: http://www.buddhistinformation.com/chapter25.htm
Who says its from Brahmanism.
after it joined buddhism they changed it to a lady.
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LOL where you heard that fromOriginally posted by dragg:guan yin was originally double headed horse, not human.
even it joined buddhism they changed it to a lady.
is it not true?
Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva is in Buddhism from the very beginning.
He is not even a female, but appeared in female form in China. Avalokitesvara bodhisattva is known in Buddhism before the white robed guan yin appeared in China.
In Tibet, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva manifested in male form.
If you read Lotus Sutra, it states that Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva can appear in all kinds of different manifestations to save sentient beings. -
Teachings becoming a religion?
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Eh?Originally posted by maggot:Teachings becoming a religion? -
What in your definition consitutes a religion?Originally posted by maggot:Teachings becoming a religion? -
Worshipping, relying on prayers...instead of one should see where he/she is heading in life...Originally posted by An Eternal Now:What in your definition consitutes a religion?