Are You a Buddhist Christian?

[@p-millz]

Both of these traditions carry so much wisdom and truth . I can't imagine living my life and not trying to pull as much of that wisdom out as I can . Life is too short to have a rigid view of the world and I hope more people can be touched and enlightened by these great teachings . God Bless you all

[@cisofus]

I am a Catholic Christian and always interested in Theravada Buddhism. I can't leave Lord Jesus as my savior but also love to follow Buddha Dev in my daily life.

[@andylee4513]

I m a Buddhist. But I strongly believe that all religions teach us to be good.

[@mopatrick8312]

Good teaching

[@jialee140]

All religions teach us to be good, except for one religion in this world.

[@jaynedavis28]

I love this idea. This is exactly what I have been looking for. I love Jesus and I've always been drawn to mindfulness and meditation. I've always loved the idea of looking inward for the divine within myself and within nature. I have really enjoyed hearing Michael speaking with such love and passion.

[@evanebelingg]

yes!! me as well!! I feel safe here and that I have found my people

[@babymanula2652]

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[@mutualink]

Me too.i had been open minded towards Christianity and later I accepted Buddhism.Mdm Alice Bailey described Christianity as the path of love and Buddhism as the path of wisdom.I love both.I am happy to know I am not alone now.Thank you for standing up and be recognised as one who can embrace the best of both.

[@mutualink]

@@evanebelingg yes and there are more of us than what we thought.

[@miguelangelleonabarca2921]

I am Buddhist in practice an Christian in beliefs🙏

[@MisterMuggles]

I always strive to live by the wisdom of my Great Buddha - "Be excellent to each other... and... PARTY ON, DUDES!"

[@hvuvtjs]

For those of you who are Christian and drawn to Buddhism, I highly recommend reading Thich Nhat Hanh's Living Buddha Living Christ.

[@sacredground4234]

Thanks for recommending this. It is one of our favorite books, along with Going Home: Jesus and Buddha as Brothers by Thich Nhat Hahn.

[@hvuvtjs]

@@sacredground4234 I'll have to read Going Home. Thanks!

[@randycathcart3896]

To quote the Mandalorian, "This is the way." Thanks for making your resources available to those of us on this journey.

[@samhunt9380]

I have been a Buddhist since age 16. January 2020, aged 72, I started going to a Christian church as well. I, too, am a Buddhist Christian.....

[@karlaann7625]

Thank you!! I thought I was crazy and alone! Thank you!!! For showing me that I’m not crazy and I’m excited to learn!

[@antonia6648]

Since I'm studying Buddhism, I realize that there are so many parallels between the Buddha and words of Jesus in particular - this can't be a coincidence! Eckhart Tolle for example also highlights the similarities between Buddhism and Jesus' teachings in his book "The Power of Now." How is it possible that there are so many similarities? I've heard the theory of Jesus being a student of Mahayana Buddhism in the "missing years" (age 12-30) that are not in the bible. Could that be true? And if not, why are Buddhist teachings so similar to what Jesus said?

[@DanteWesker612]

I am trying to become a Buddhist Christian. For I believe that everyone can benefit from the strengths that are offered by both Buddhism and Christianity alike. If more people were Buddhist Christians, I believe the world would be a better place than it is now

[@Beeney]

I'm from the UK and thank you so much for this. I've been struggling for many years with the internal conflict of which path to choose, Buddhism or Christianity. I've never really considered both, as initially thought they'd conflict with each other. If it works incorporating both traditions, producing nicer human beings, who love each other and planet Earth, then why not. Duality, the either or approach is the cause of so much hurt in the world.

[@HolyMercyFamily]

We've been preaching about that, too. HalleluYah Praise God. A. Huan Dao

[@dalewilbanks]

I'm also a Buddhist Christian, having been both in my adult life, and in my nature a Pantheist, your endeavor to create a Buddhist-Christian church is excellent. Perhaps we can take the strengths of both and find a new path forward, enlightened by Thay's teaching. Love this energy!

[@vidya014]

Dale Try to use Buddhism concepts/ideas to understand the bible. Such as try to replace the word GOD, JEHOVA with KARMA/ALAYA-CONSCIOUS in the Bible. That will explain why the GOD sometimes so loving and kind and sometimes so cruel.

[@Wyatt.schutte]

It took me a long time to say with confidence that I am a Buddhist Christian. I find peace in both my meditations, and my prayer. My faith in Christ is my foundation, and my belief in mindfulness allows me to realize the bigger picture that that faith is built on. It allows me to evangelize further, spread joy harder, and love all of God's creation so much more. I appreciate you for posting this. Bless, brother. ❤

[@maritesinnsflores8562]

I was born and raised in Christianity,wrnt to Saudi Arabia and I embraced Islam but when I went back home,I can't do the things that a Muslim does so I did turned back as Christian and when I came here to Taiwan for many years now I embraced Buddhism....I think there's nothing wrong with religions,beliefs and other cultures..all we must do as human beings is to do good things as God's will and commands

[@sacredground4234]

Thank you for sharing with us. Thich Nhat Hanh says we can be even stronger with multiple roots. You may enjoy our most recent service, where we focus on uniting different traditions. You can watch this service and our past services on our Facebook Videos Page. We also recently had a memorial service for Thich Nhat Hanh, which is on our KZbin channel. If you are interested, you can join our email list by visiting our website’s contact page (TheHolyNow.org). Blessings to you.

[@hhyling8483]

islam is wrong, its a death cult, there are 2 islams , the real one, and the one they (imams/sjeiks) tell to muslims, imams /sjeikhs KEEP SECRETS about islam, qurans are very flawed books (manmade) check CIRA international (you tube)

[@brianglenney8642]

As soon as you mentioned the master I knew I had found something worthwhile. He also led me along my journey to Buddhist Christianity.

[@rollyknevels3570]

Me too.

[@kaustubhnigam628]

Buddhism and Christianity are totally different

[@kaustubhnigam628]

@@rollyknevels3570 seems like Buddha's prophecy is becoming true

[@TaekwonmasAcademy]

In Buddha’s Dhamma and other oriental doctrines, there is no rule which said you have to give up your existing religion. People in East Asia have been practising Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism at the sametime for thousands of year without any issue. Each of these doctrines are to overcome the same problem statement by using their own methods. These methods is not nescessarily to be conflicting with each other. It is the human that always comparing these methods against each other and created arguments out of it. From Buddha-Dhamma point of view, there is nothing wrong with Christian or Muslim to adopt Buddha’s Dhamma to understand their life. Same as you adopt mathematic, physic or Science knowledge to innovate things.

[@kaustubhnigam628]

Both religions have contrasting views

[@kampagang9236]

This path is so wonderful. As a Theravada​ Buddhist, I hope all of you not only touch Buddhism as a way of doing Mindfulness or Meditation. Don't forget the really essence core wisdom of Buddhism = The nature of Interbeingness, The law of Dependent Origination. God is the Interbeingness/Oneness itself (or what we called it the Emptiness of illusion separate​ly-self).

[@GentlemenJack109]

I serve God and put him first and I live by the teachings of Buddha and God, there almost the same. There both all about peace and love.

[@kaustubhnigam628]

Buddha said there is no god And Christian god don't like Buddha

[@saramshagorkhali101]

@@kaustubhnigam628 buddha never agreed to or denied the existence of god my friend.

[@rangzen4175]

But Buddhist do not serve to god.we respect and main point is listen what Buddha said and realise it and more action of love

[@SunshinyChengChaiYee]

Yes I am a Buddhist Christian. Amitoufo. Amen. ✨️🙏✨️

[@fph2060]

As a catholic I really like the teachings and practices of Buddhism too and although I don’t believe in there view on the universe I do love there teachings

[@LookUpInWV]

I’m listening to this on Christmas Morning. I have been Buddhist Christian for a while now only I just never put it into words - unsure as to how to express myself so I keep it within. I will not allow certain family members in some parts of my house in fear that my secret will be found out. Lol I need peace with this issue, I want to feel it’s Ok to be both Thank you sir.

[@kaustubhnigam628]

There is no such thing as Buddhist Christian

[@LookUpInWV]

@@kaustubhnigam628 yes I do have difficulty wrapping by brain around it at times. I understand.

[@jaedelarosa6075]

Yes I am :) Practicing both Chan and Catholicism. Amituofo 🙏

[@professormadlad7773]

I was a Christan now I am a Buddhist.

[@Sonam-2]

White is white and black is black. But when you mixed it, it becomes a different color neither white nor black.

[@revenantsage]

Thank you for sharing this. All the "self righteous do gooders" have a closed mind and heart. Yours is open, and for that I am grateful to come across your channel. Stay Blessed. 🙏🏼

[@brianyoder4462]

Thank you for what you're doing. All rivers lead to the sea. 🙏

[@marksalazar4086]

I am. I’m intrigued with Vajrayana Buddhism and Christian mysticism.

[@Lokislookbook77]

Christian Buddhism is a way of life that brings us back to our center, the balance between knowing why we are here and our consciousness and living in a way that is best suited to our peace and ability to create and sustain life here; while not missing out on our connection to our ancestors and universe. That we can have both.

[@brandonhigson6788]

Thank you for this. I am not really sure how to answer the question but I know I am a journey that is leading me to wrestle with questions I have refused to wrestle with before. I am currently reading "Living Buddha, Living Christ" and have been listening to a lot of teachings by Ram Dass. I believe that my foundation will always be Christianity but the questions are becoming too loud to simply ignore and the path seems to be widening over the past few years. I honestly don't know where it is going to lead but I am glad to know there are others on the path

[@JJDK485]

From my observation, there are two kinds of Christianity. One is about worshipping Jesus and going to heavy to live for eternity. The other is about comprehending Jesus’ teaching in regards to spiritual awakening, the levels of consciousness 3D-7D and rebirth to an appropriate realm/reality. Which one are you?

[@Mysticalmantiscreations]

Thank you.

[@hasohaowe4603]

Great idea brother. Go ahead. Peace and brotherhood to all human beings! .

[@matildeaguayo8855]

Namaste

[@TranVuQuangHuy]

Thank you

[@Apple-xb2qf]

I'm a Buddhist Christian.

[@vanessadesire7]

There is no such thing as a Buddhist Christian my friend.

[@kadenelijah9329]

@@vanessadesire7 That really depends on who you ask. I incorporate some Buddhist philosophy and meditation into my practice and I haven’t had ti bend any rules

[@vanessadesire7]

@@kadenelijah9329 You can’t do both, love.. that’s not my word that’s Gods word.

[@kadenelijah9329]

@@vanessadesire7 I’ve successfully been able to keep a traditional Christian practice and continue Buddhist meditation and philosophy, love

[@vanessadesire7]

@@kadenelijah9329 God is truth and He loves you so much.♥️ He alone is all we need. Buddha said, “I am seeker of truth.” Muhammad said, “I am prophet of truth.” Jesus said, “I AM TRUTH.” Jesus is the only way to Heaven.

[@Patricia-d8r3o]

Yes I am a Buddhist Christian ❤

[@candrawijaya2631]

that's a great idea. Even though I don't believe in Jesus as God,but I think I can believe in him as a teacher.

[@kaustubhnigam628]

Just what kind of teacher was he ??

[@tenzinchakdor3760]

Teacher who teach humans ethics, moral principles and reality of nature

[@VirginMostPowerfull]

He claimed to be God, his teachings ultimately hing on this. Buddha was just someone trying to understand the world with his own imperfections, but Jesus Christ is that ultimate truth Buddha sought after.

[@rikubear6549]

A few years ago i started to become disillusioned with the catholic church when i realized that who I am, what i believe and my lifestyle doesnt match with what they preach or expect. So i left the church and decidef buddhism was closer to who i was internally. Though i still use jesus ethical teachings to guide my decisions i found inspirstions in the budfhas story and his teachings as well. Im also very big on enviornmental stewardship and balance. Yes i would say that i am a buddhist christian. Im excited to learn more about this channel

[@Sonam-2]

I respect your feeling to make everyone as a one but it's impossible. As I mentioned before that the root is 100% different but some few branches are looking sommelier. But if you think carefully, branches are also very much difference between each other.

[@tiaamor5861]

This is wonderful 💯

[@hhyling8483]

I was a Buddhist (though I have never really given up on its teachings) , embraced Christianity, and now I wish I could be a Christan Buddhist, or Buddhist Christian, but can that be????

[@SacredAshes]

Im a christian but i have been looking into these teachings that form a bonding between both if these mutual grounds ever so similar yet the teachings both make better sense to me because i more so find and follow a moral common ground between the two as i tread the following common grounds evenly it seems yet i never knew much about buddhism till just recently yet the more i find the more i click with

[@monvici]

Orthodoxic Church and Dalai Lama (one of the most powerful Buddhist teachers in the world) ❤️

[@-jack-6801]

As a Christian what can I implement from Buddhism into my religion?

[@markjordan1765]

Nothing but the devil. Stay away from this man.

[@Kaushik18383]

I am Born Again Christian and I also follow Buddhism Teachings. Like Nirvana, 4 Noble Truths, Eightfold Path.... etc. There's a lot to learn from Buddhist Tradition. You can be a Buddhist Christian. Buddhism makes you a better Christian. Amen♥️✝️

[@hhyling8483]

@@Kaushik18383 so if I may ask what is your end goal ? (Buddhahood , heaven) its not the same, I am struggling with my buddhist and Christian background, how do I relate to the lovely Holy Spirit ? Will God accept this duallity? , may be you can enlighten me with some knowledge?

[@sanqingtemple6404]

Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity as originally taught: Three Treasures

[@okami425]

The only one I'd add is stoicism. Those four beliefs systems make up my beliefs and world view.

[@Lokislookbook77]

I was born in Amman Jordan, I am Palestinian from Bethlehem and Jaffa originally. My grandmother is from the Dajani family which is mystic and not “Muslim” they historically challenged local religions and politics to protect the holy land ( protecting king David’s tomb in modern day Israel, rejecting hijabs and seperation, teaching the history of all three monotheistic religions) I myself was raised in the United States and in Roman Catholic school but labeled “Muslim” In my high school which I now realize was so progressive and beautiful compared to what I’ve heard others experiences were in Catholic education, I was taught Buddhism by a teacher that was a recovering addict and gay; but taught our religion class when I was 15. Me and my friend wanted to convert to Buddhism then, life and the realities of 2007-2020 took over (I am now 33, millennial at best). Years later, while studying moral philosophy with a lot of atheists actually and those traumatized by both Islam and Christianity me and my peers had an enlightenment only described by these beliefs and texts. We realized the undeniable relationship between Jesus and Siddharta, that they may have actually met not just existed. The similarities and their story, how important it is, and how parallel. I believe Christian Buddhism is my “religion” but it is undeniable that in those belief systems it is counter intuitive and counter productive to ever consider “religion” as something close to god and to our true calling and life. It is a beautiful thing, and I am happy more people are spreading the true word of God and the universe.

[@hhyling8483]

Chritianity Buddhism (and some other religions ) have great value to humanity but islam is a hoax, deathpenality and constant lying (by preachers) is the only reason it still exists, mohammed was an unholy criminal and a liar

[@madonnabouchillon4714]

Thou shall put no other gods before me. Jesus Christ.

[@MiguellaGorilla]

Ok... I've been thriced baptized. I walked away from my Christian faith due to hurt and trauma. Reaching out begging God to surround me with brothers in my darkest of times only to be given that "Christian Side Hug" and not a warm brotherly embrace. Seeing Bible thumping Christians praise things antithetical to the teachings and example of Jesus Christ. Religious Idolatry run amok! Worshipping the Church and the Cross and not the one who was nailed to it. Those who have scripture in their minds but hatred in their hearts. The holier than thou. The descendents of the Pharisees and Sadducees. I didn't leave Jesus because I physically can't I accepted him into my heart those years ago and my spirit is yoked eternally to the holy spirit. My wife left me after 22 years together and when I would go to church she would seldom attend. God led this Angel into my life and she is Christian...she reached out to me through Facebook and I've never known a love like her's. And now the tribe I was searching for was here the whole time. Ok...ok... God's just showin off now 😂😂😂😂

[@SaurusMediaOfficial]

How does a Christian Buddhist reconcile the many conflicts between Buddhist and Christian cosmology, theology, philosophy and so on? Does one simply allow the conflicts to exist side by side?

[@Bane_questionmark]

They don't. I know little about Buddhism, but I am a Christian and can tell none of these people have ever opened the Bible beyond cherrypicking a few verses about love or something. You simply cannot be a Christian and follow some eastern religion at the same time, maybe you can take some things from both and make up your own, but then you are neither following the teachings of Buddha or of Christ. I doubt the Buddha would approve of random alterations to his worldview, and the Bible is quite clear about people who change the Word or preach their own Gospel disguised with Christ's name.

[@chandlersleziak6416]

@@Bane_questionmark One who claims that everyone else hasn't read the Bible in reality is one who has never read the Bible. Your hypocrisy is ridiculous.

[@Bane_questionmark]

​@@chandlersleziak6416 "Everyone else has not read the Bible" No many people have, just not "buddhist christians". Or if they have read it, they've decided to ignore or wildly reinterpret the majority of it. Feel free to try and argue how Buddhism and Christianity (the actual religions and not some abstract secular interpretation) do not contradict and are compatible. I will respond from Scripture to the best of my ability. Or were you just accusing me of hypocrisy randomly to get out of having to defend your position?

[@chandlersleziak6416]

@@Bane_questionmark Responding with "Scripture" isn't proof of any claims bud. Also, I am not even a Buddhist or even a Christian, I am an Atheist. But in any case Buddhism and Christianity do not contradict each other because your "Christ" Yeshua Ben Yosef and Gautama Buddha taught similar teachings such as peace, loving your neighbors, questioning the establishment, and many other things. Just because you believe in different things whenever it comes to the Supernatural, that doesn't mean that the 2 are incompatible.

[@chandlersleziak6416]

@@Bane_questionmark Also, you are indeed a hypocrite because you claim that self-identified Buddhist Christians have never read the Bible, when in reality they do read the Bible as well as the Dhammapada and all of the other Buddhist Pali Canon scriptures.

[@ObieEllmoos]

I have always thought that practising Buddhists would make great Christians, as if you truly believe God and follow the 10 commandments you are already following the 8 Buddhist precepts

[@sharmilapeace9206]

How do you practise both.pls explain.. morning how do you worship.and evening. Do you say the triple gem of Buddha and at the same time pray to Jesus in the name of the father and the son and the holy spirit?

[@ShatteredRippleBooks]

I have been wondering if you can mix the two as I'm drawn to both. Glad to have found you channel.

[@philmcdonald6088]

be here now do no harm help others be still close eyes listen to your breathing.

[@wayneschumacher67]

Yes I am

[@garytylerquadrozzi9930]

I relate to this so much. Thank you for your input sir I find this topic very interesting indeed. I don't see a need to hate the world and that's an issue I have personally with the Christian scene. The only thing I hate is war.

[@catherinewoods2643]

Where wan I learn more. This really resonates with me.

[@JJDK485]

I'm the reverse, a Christian Buddhist. Not sure how I'm different from a Buddhist Christian.

[@sacredground4234]

There probably is a difference in emphasis and outlook. Every person has such personal points of view. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Blessings.

[@simthiam3712]

I'm more of a Christian Buddhist. Good to learn from each others.

[@kaustubhnigam628]

@@simthiam3712 seems like Buddha's prophecy is becoming true

[@samo4003]

A Christian Buddhist is logically impossible but not a Buddhist Christian. In other words, it is possible to bring a few Buddhist tenets and all Buddhist practices into Christianity but not the other way round.

[@JJDK485]

@@samo4003 as if you know everything, but hey you’re entitled to your personal opinions. Good luck!

[@davidbmason]

Wow, this really resonates with me. I love to pray to Christ listening to Buddhist Sutras. So where do we go from here. How can we connect with each other in fellowship and praise?

[@sacredground4234]

You may want to check out our Sunday Services. The next one is on September 12 on Facebook Live and Zoom. facebook.com/BuddhistChristian/videos. We have all our previous Sunday Services available at this link. We hope to connect with you. Blessings.

[@davidbmason]

@@sacredground4234 I would love too. I am in Australia. What time zone are you in? I have left a question on Facebook.

[@sacredground4234]

@@davidbmason We are in the Eastern Time Zone. The same as New York City. We would love to have you join us this week or during another service. If you would like to be on our email list, send us your email either on Messenger or through the contact page on our website TheHolyNow.org. Most of our old services are available on our Facebook videos page. Blessings to you!

[@JuanHernandez-bd1un]

I think Christianity is closer to Buddhism than to Judaism in its moral teaching.

[@philmcdonald6088]

yes.

[@NattapolPhorueng]

I'm a Teravada Budhism myself, Taravada is seem tradition or conservative, may same as Orthodox Chistian. for me the lord of Budha and the way of enlightenment have many path, and up to the mind, behevior of person, this is make sense for you to seeking way path your Jesus. Lord Buddha never said there have no god, he teaching to belive in good and bad refer to Karma, belive what is you saw dosen't mean what is the image or picture you was saw but it behide of that the rootcause ,enlighting it May I didn't know much about "Lucifer" the fallen Angle, so he is Angle or Devil, for in the Buddhist term. do you know him ? did you ever met him? talk to him? or just know information by what was it wrote in the book, then who wrote it? and many of question of "Lucifer" himself. this belive is not and enlighting, the lord buddha never said there have no creation god or Angle. There was found in Buddhist Tipitaka(tipitaka is same as Christian bible), there have found story that's The lord Buddha going meet the teaching "Brahma" the creation god, with the wisdom that's there have noone know everthing youcan found in the Buddha Gatha Chant (Bahum) - . Jayamangala Gāthā (the eight victories and blessing) in every version of Buddist nikaya. This is proof what I belive that's Lord Buddha never refuse there have no god, but he want people to getting pure and clean spirit. this is not my enlighting because I still cannot found the real truth, it is just my assumption. what is my point of view? Maybe we have only one God in the difference name and differences teacher, Lord Buddha is just the one of Teacher and he never refuse other beliver, he have his own way, he just focus on how to build your mind to getting strong, then you will find your own way, The Lord Buddha choose to Nirvana after death, this is the way he choose and teach the way to Nirvana if you want to follow his path, you will not choose to Nirvana after you get enlightenment, he (the Buddha) choose to the Nirvana after he was enlightenment. and never said that's all the Buddhist should be Nirvana. same as you wanna live with your GOD, after you getting enlightenment by yourself, maybe you find the way path to met your God and live with him by not go to Nirvana.

[@kampagang9236]

According to Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, God in (Theravada)​Buddhism is the Law of nature itself(law of Dependent Origination)​ this law govern everything and manifest itself into the 4 noble truths(Ariyasacca)​ and the three marks of existence(Tri Laksana). The Law is the God. Brahma is not a creator God, he's only a high being in a realm of meditative power(Jhana). The other type of Devas(Angels).

[@NattapolPhorueng]

​@@kampagang9236 Dhamma translate directly from Pali-Sanskrit is Nature, What is Gautama Buddha teach is the truth of nature. you should to understood, What is lord Gautama teach is higher than what about Devas, or how to be a Devas like as Mahayana nikaya missing conception many of God teaching for faithful, in the good action. this is good enough for human being What is lord Guatama teach is releasing this is what happen when you getting to strict between flabby, I talk about majjhima patipada. They can belive in their God as well as did practice of Buddha way, since the time come, especailly when they find the way for enlightenment, That's time they will understood

[@kampagang9236]

@@NattapolPhorueng I understand that. The God I wrote down here is just a personification of the Law of Nature. For sure, in any Buddhist sects and schools, have no concept of God(person-alike-God). But how Mahayana misconcept about the teaching? They are all have a very deep teaching about the enlightenment, the emptiness of self(soul, atman), the inter-beingness of everything, and more. As well as Theravada. I understand what you said that you try to make a bridge of understanding between religions(Buddhist and Christian)​ but we can't compare God(the holy trinity)​ with the Brahma in Pali Sutta. It's just a different​ concept (in Theology way). We should compare God with The Law of Nature so then we can make a true bridge of understanding​ between​ the religions. [Because in many gospels(not in the main Bible), God sounds like it has deep meaning more than what we know as man sitting on a chair in Heaven above. It's somehow looks like the nature, the universe itself.]​

[@NattapolPhorueng]

@@kampagang9236 sorry for not clear what mahayana I was told, coz Thai cal tibarian buddhist as watcharayan (Vajrayāna), Mahayana we are prefer to chinese monk

[@NattapolPhorueng]

@@kampagang9236 yep maybe I don't understood the concept of god, I'm Thai and Teravada Buddhist, especailly I'm just a human, still have desires in Ākati 4 sometime, you are correct with what I was told in this comment, sometime we need to have bridge to understand each other.

[@Embargoman]

Well, how is your concept work? How many people are on your congregation? This seems interesting but yet everyone have their own concept!

[@sacredground4234]

We are an emergent community. Right now because of the pandemic, we only have online offerings. But this idea seems to be resonating with many people. We hope to move to in-person activities when possible. Blessings to you on your journey.

[@Embargoman]

@@sacredground4234 I know that I could take it as concept anyway I went to a Buddhist temple in Colorado, but it is just to say thanks for informing me I already know how is it but I look at it as it was a concept like meditation is a concept that came from Buddhism, but yet some people take Buddhism as their faith to me I look their are concepts in every belief system, I won’t anything seriously in consideration. That is all but it is a nice idea thanks for the 411.

[@kaustubhnigam628]

@@Embargoman meditation is a concept older than Buddhism

[@VirginMostPowerfull]

@@Embargoman look up Catholic meditations. I prayed some literally today, you don't need Buddhism for that.

[@miketheentertainer8157]

Yes I am a Buddhist Christian

[@kaustubhnigam628]

Not possible

[@diannechathurangaatukorele4530]

This can't be done. Because Buddhism and Christianity are based on two fundamentals wich are the intalectual experience for the Buddhists and faith ( sometimes mixed with experience) for Christians. Both towards the same direction but by two different ways.

[@kaustubhnigam628]

Both are headed in totally different directions following different and contrasting ways

[@diannechathurangaatukorele4530]

But the achieving the last intention (or in other words the quarantine system) have some similarities. I mean the Ten Commandments (excluding the first three ) and realizing the ten world realities by following five, eight and the ten good practices in Buddhism.

[@hhyling8483]

@@kaustubhnigam628 yes true, but can they be mixed? Buddhism is more wisdom/knowledge based (shunyata) but Christianity is more Love/ help based .

[@johnCjr4671]

Interesting , I was always brought up that you had to Pick One or you may not get to heaven ? Raised a Christian but have been practicing yoga for 23 years now. 😅

[@davidbradley6040]

probably. your fb page is not available in uk

[@namaste597]

Is there a belief that blends Christianity and Buddhism ? Because I was raised christian and I've practiced Buddhism cohesively for 15 years now and have yet to meet many people who feel the same Religion + Practice = ?

[@Patricia-d8r3o]

Thich Nhat Hanh does

[@namaste597]

@@Patricia-d8r3o thank you I'll look into it . 🙏

[@drb8786]

I’m from Ohio. 30 minutes away from Columbus. Are you still moving forward with this idea?

[@sacredground4234]

Perhaps in the spring or summer, we will begin to have programming outside in Columbus again. Let us know if you would like to be on our email list. Our website TheHolyNow.org has information about our online programming. Blessings and best wishes to you on this beautiful winter day.

[@peterjones6507]

I grew up a Christian but abandoned it at age twelve because I could make little sense of the religion. Then I studied Buddhism and suddenly it all made sense. It may be partly because Jesus taught for two years and Buddha for forty, and Jesus taught simple working folk while Buddha taught monks. .

[@Romans1-8]

* *Nondenominational* * on a whole new level.

[@felixip100]

Christianity asks what you should do, Buddha tells you why

[@joshuamartinpryce1237]

I am sorry to say but moulding two groups of faith together counteracts the purpose of both of them not just the one. Christianity is exclusive. Its not possible to be a Christian Buddhist in Jesus mind because He says he is the only way the truth and the life. Which means partnership something else with Him is heresy, its an abomination. Its also not tapping into the spirit. its not possible to have the Holy Spirit serving a Buddhist faith also. The Holy Spirit Who is the ultimate Spirit leads people to Christ only. Only people filled with the Holy Spirit will be saved. The bible makes that perfectly clear.

[@peterhook2258]

Funny, I thought to myself...Christian Mystic (maybe too new agey) then I thought..Transcendent Christian. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater..agreed.

[@Patricia-d8r3o]

What do we do with Christians who tell us we need to get rid of all our Buddha statues. I love Buddha. Jesus and Buddha want the same thing. I don’t care for truly esoteric Buddhism just what Buddha taught us simple folk❤

[@michellesanchez9052]

Jesus says in his word that "whoever wants to follow me must take up his cross and deny himself. " This means even the things that we think are right and are not. We cannot place another teaching with the gospel of Jesus Christ being the only way to salvation. Jesus talks about idols and idols dont have to be images made up of gold they are the things that we hold close and dear to us that take his ultimate place in our lives which is substituting him with Buddha. You cannot serve two masters. He loves you so much and his heart is so tender and forgiving but it ultimately makes him sad because of his great and zelouse love he has for us that words cant explain and we can never comprehend! Id say whoever comes across this comment to please spent time calling to God to find the truth to life and he will reveal himself which is through his son Jesus Christ that is the only way to salvation. Id say whoever is coming across this to please open your hearts to really thinking this out through the truth of scripture. Im truly praying for you all and have nothing but love and heart is broken to this, but just know that Jesus loves you all and he is so merciful. Hes rich in love and truly has his arms open to even those that are caught up in this deception and dont know that they are. He will always forgive and that what makes Jesus who he is. I pray that you all turn to his desire for you all to truly live for him alone. God bless you all ! 🙏

[@markjordan1765]

This man is from the devil.

[@tawanawilliams9618]

Iibelieve Jesus and Buddha walk similar paths and we may can add mohomad

[@harimayagurung7067]

You are amazing saying buddhist christian. A simple believer like me christ s words are source of living water nd it flows nd flows nd overflows in my little mind that gives me salvation nd contentment, so i want to keep it pure. I m content nd happy for only to worship jesus. The truth, way nd life. No mixed docterine for me.

[@kod593]

I lost count of the contradiction in your speech half way through. @2:09 simplification: if you ask the answer is nether. they conflict with one another. and to cherry pick within them both is to not follow either one. I know women that take yoga and got cough up and pressured into the lifestyle by the others that were in the class. they made them feel that they'd never excel into the more advance yoga if they didn't conform. not saying all Buddhist people are like this but a lot of them in this area are.

[@ongxacuaem]

Buddha was always loved and respected by all classes of people. especially the Kings and the political class. Jesus was also loved by many, but was an enemy of the political class. The question is why is Jesus the scourge of the political class while the Buddha is not? Is God involved in politics? The teachings of Jesus did not convince the political class?

[@Sonam-2]

Of course you can take a many good things from both but It's impossible to become a both because the root of both are different. For example, christian believe on Almighty god, sprite and so forth but Buddhist didn't believe on this things.

[@JJDK485]

Real Christianity’s Almighty God is the universe itself, and made of energy with different frequencies. Its heaven is, in my opinion, the same as Buddhism’s nirvana but somehow many Christians misunderstand it and think it’s the eternal life.

[@Bane_questionmark]

@@JJDK485 "in my opinion" Okay well in Jesus' 'opinion', Heaven is eternal life. The universe is not God, it was created by God. God Himself is eternal and uncreated. Please read the Bible.

[@JJDK485]

@@Bane_questionmark I don’t read bibles. No one can dictate how I see the world. One can only see light for himself.

[@Sonam-2]

@@JJDK485 I don't think Buddhism believe nirvana in this way in all Yana.

[@JJDK485]

@@Sonam-2 One can only see for him/herself. As long as my practice makes me a better version of myself. I can't see what you see, and you can't see my world. We can't say whose path is better here, very hard really

[@mancamerashakuhachiscooter8941]

What would happen is, you would be called a New Age HIppie weirdo and draw the disdain of the fundamentalist! Screw them, rock on, God is bigger than man's labels! Amitoufo

[@Bane_questionmark]

Jesus Christ is the only Way, Truth, Life. None come to the Father except through Him. Buddhism or any pantheist belief system is antithetical to the Gospel of Christ. Christ is totally sufficient, no addition would improve His Gospel. Please read the Bible and repent from what you're saying, your eternal life depends on it.

[@markjordan1765]

Amen.

[@tawanawilliams9618]

What is a Buddhist christian I guess I’m a Buddhist witch then

[@gybx4094]

I'm an Orthodox Christian, but I read the Dhammapada and the Bodhicharyavatara for inspiration. However, the detailed doctrines of Buddhism and Christianity don't mesh. Read Angelus Silesius and many other ancient Christian Mystics for teachings that are similar to Buddhism.

[@vanessamutoni4869]

For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like a mortal human being and birds and animals and reptiles. Let’s never compare Gods glory to another my brother you are lost and what you’re doing is sinful it’s not Godly may God have mercy on you and all your members

[@araenasanchez]

Two completely opposite beliefs…reincarnation vs eternal life. Jesus taught eternal life, not reincarnation. He also said we cannot serve two masters.

[@johnstewart7025]

Christians sometime talk about heaven as a return to god and a merger with god. This reminds me of enlightenment in advaita vedanta or sunyata in buddhism.

[@Sonam-2]

I think you had joined some few mediation courses and read some Buddhist text but it's clearl that you haven't any small understanding on Buddhist.

[@kaustubhnigam628]

This dude is an expert in lying lol

[@DeadmansMelody888]

I have always thought that Jesus was teaching Buddhism but at the time there just were not any words like manifestation. I believe nirvana and heaven is the same thing

[@markjordan1765]

Wrong.

[@oscarmartinez3732]

I am a Christian Buddhist instead. I have tried to kill the Christ-consciousness within while being a Buddhist for so many years today, but ended up hurting my very being. I had to embrace my past, all of it, and that included the Christ-consciousness within. From the on my relationship to others, the global community we live in today, feels more genuine.

[@jnighs8380]

I did the opposite early on I saw the potential in Buddhism practices to be more christ like (and also Buddha lpoteintial same concepte.)and that every has the potential. But is seen eckhart toll and the Dali lama early on videos on how Buddhism can make Christians be better Christians. The universe in not either or its non dual. And ways I. The early Jesus t Etching you are not seperat E from God's love you are God love the Roman's did some pretty awful control tactic to the religion I think Jesus had a Buddha Revelation that the self self is an illusion and that We are the universe but the Roman's said ok well only this one man can be it were Buddhist everyone's it. Since I grew up in the Christian tRadiation it was easier to find my Buddha potential by being or co.paring to being Christ like I equated the 2 Like bc I grew up with the images of christ I believe christ was a Buddha the both taught compassion for ppls suffering. When I read the Bible I only go for the part that are actual Jesus words and they pretty much match up with the precepts

[@therealfootballanalystftb6687]

Stand strong on God's word(the bible) if you were, you would've known not to mix Christianity and Buddhism....you need proper guidance

[@vanessadesire7]

Revelation 3:15-16 (ESV) “I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. There’s a Heaven and a there’s a Hell.. pick a side.

[@Chase_Istre]

Do you even know about Buddhism? It is far from any evil my friend

[@vanessadesire7]

@@Chase_Istre I know a good about. But what I know for sure is that we are to look to & follow/worship only The Lord God who is our creator.. so anything apart from him is not good my friend.

[@Chase_Istre]

@@vanessadesire7 So you think if anyone is not Christian, maybe they were born in different cultural circumstances, then they will be thrown in hell and are secretly doing evil doings? Based on the basic Christian theology that is how I would guess you think, but I could be wrong. I’ve studied a lot of religion, from Zoroastrianism and Hinduism, to Christianity and Buddhism. And even more, but what I noticed is they all teach ascendance to this god above all. Whether it’s god, allah, Brahman, they are all the same name. That is my viewpoint.

[@vanessadesire7]

@@Chase_Istre Everyone has creation around them, right? 🦁🦆🐣🦉🦅🌴🦜🌹If for some reason people don’t see nature.. we have a body to see that we ourselves are a creation.🧠🫁🫀👁👂👃if we have the mental capacity, we should wonder who created everything & realize/learn that God (Jesus Christ) is the one & only god who did. In the Bible it says that we won’t have an excuse.. in Romans 1:20 it says, “For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.” & there is no other god. The Lord Jesus Christ is the one & only. There are testimonies about many people turning away from different religions, religions they were brought up learning because of their culture. There is this guy named Nabeel Qureshi who was a part of the Islam movement & converted to Christianity. There are also many testimonials about Buddhists converting to Jesus. The Bible warns us about how there will be other religions & false teachers, etc. out here but in all honestly it’s all deception. “You shall have no other gods before me. This is expressed in the Bible in Exodus 20:3, Matthew 4:10, Luke 4:8 and elsewhere, e.g.: Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the Lord your God.” That’s why I had mentioned to you to pick a side because God literally says to pick a side. You can’t have both. Jesus loves you so much that he died on the cross for you & me.❤️ Buddha did none of that or any other false idol or whatever.. only Jesus Christ.

[@vanessadesire7]

@@Chase_Istre If you’re having a hard time learning about God you are to seek him & ask whoever you are that created all things please reveal yourself to me & if you are sincere he will.

[@firstf757]

No, it's impossible to believe in the Buddhist teachings if you believe in the Christian worldview. Buddhism believes in order to reach nirvana or enlightenment etc. You must let go of all desires and emotions of the physical, to be free of suffering. Meaning, leaving your family, be completely secluded from anything that could cause you to be corrupted by the physical. Which is literally impossible. Unless you're self serving and only regard your own needs buddhism is impossible and also impossible cause man will continually in their heart be wicked. And if you're a Buddhist you must believe there is no ressurrection only reincarnation. Which would contradict Jesus Salvation for you, for GLORIFICATION. And there is no God. You believe there I no higher being. So literally fundamentally Christianity and Buddhism cannot be mixed. You cannot be enlightened and overcome humanity, only the son of man could and we must put our faith and trust in The Father, The Son and Holy Spirit. In order to prevent us from following our flesh. Not beat it but face it.

[@sebv-h6483]

Fair point, but Buddhism is often referred to as a philosophy or science. Which means that you can integrate some things together with Christianity with still believing in God and Jesus. But I agree fundamentally, most people follow one more than the other.

[@kaustubhnigam628]

@@sebv-h6483 Buddhism is a religion not a philosophy And you can't just keep integrating teachings of other religions into yours If you feel like your religion is incomplete , then leave it , but just don't steal ideas from other religions

[@sebv-h6483]

@@kaustubhnigam628 Fine, if Buddhism is a religion then I am a Christian. All I am saying is that Buddhism has some good values, but if I have to choose one then I am a Christian. Are you a Buddhist by intrest?

[@kaustubhnigam628]

@@sebv-h6483 yes I'm a Buddhist

[@rangzen4175]

@@kaustubhnigam628 little knowledge is very danger..proof me that Buddhist is a region..

[@JonathonConnorOfficial]

You lost me at your so-called "social justice" virtue signaling.... #AllLivesMatter

[@franzhaas5597]

You had me till you said social justice. By.

[@ruacharyeh9655]

Turn away. Jesus is the only way, The truth and the life to The Father.

[@lilikitapeletuimonimapuaka3168]

There’s no such thing lmao

[@Scarlixvolt]

No

[@GentlemenJack109]

Yes

[@therealfootballanalystftb6687]

Stand strong on God's word(the bible) if you were, you would've known not to mix Christianity and Buddhism....you need proper guidance

[@markjordan1765]

This man is from the devil.