Understanding other world-views and practicing non-judgment is a sign of emotional intelligence. Worshipping and serving a God is different than respecting Moral Truths.
Jesus was born 2000 years ago while Buddha was born 2500 years ago. (fun fact)
The Golden Rule:
Jesus-"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." (Luke 6:31)
Buddha-"Consider others as yourself." Dhammapada 10.1
Grace:
Jesus-Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (John 1:17)
Buddha-The body of the Buddha is born of love, patience, gentleness, and truth Vimalakirtinirdesh A Sutra 2
Truth:
Jesus- "you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." (John 8:32)
Buddha- One who acts on truth is happy in this world and beyond. Dhammapada 13.2
Love:
Jesus-"Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." (Mathew 26:52)
"Let a man overcome anger by love, let him overcome evil by good." Dhammapada 22.3
Destiny
Jesus-the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. (Luke 2:40)
Buddha- The prince will come to the fulfillment of perfect enlightenment. The religious life will be fully expounded. Sutta Nipata 693
Non-Judgment
Jesus- "Why do you see the speck in your neighbor's eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? Mathew 7:5
Buddha- "The faults of others are easier to see than one's own; for they are sifted like chaff, but one's own faults are hard to see." Undavavarga 27.1
Future
Jesus- "Heaven and Earth will pass away." (Mark 13:31)
Buddha-" This great earth will be burnt up, will utterly perish and be no more. Anguttara Nikaya 7.62
Wisdom
Jesus-the kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in the field; it is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree so that the birds of the air come and make nests in the branches (Mathew 13:31-32)
Buddha- Do not underestimate good thinking it will not affect you. Dripping water can fill a pitcher, drop by drop; one who is wise is filled with good, even if one accumulates it little by little Dhammapada 9.701
Pictures Circa 2012/ Meditation Retreat
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Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate the encouragement and support.
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Very nice. Far to many people (well meaning as they may be) adopt a combative stance when expressing their faith. I believe this comes from their own insecurities and doubts. How can we learn from one another if we are so completely preoccupied with being right?
Jesus fed the multitudes before presenting what would prove to be the most difficult of his teachings to accept. He knew what we still fail to understand today. A person's basic needs must be met first, if you wish for them to hear what you say.
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Love, Compassion, Kindness, Forgiveness, Tolerance, Acceptance and Non-judgment are all actions we can take to have a more harmonious and peaceful existance.
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I started another reply that got a bit tldr, so I cut it down to a commentary on a very excellent short film, and posted it. I Hope you will check it out. I like how you think.
https://steemit.com/human/@ryeis1/everyone-should-watch-this-short-film-personal-beliefs-aside
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