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Was Jesus a Buddhist?

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                         Was jesus a Buddhist?  The question is not whether Jesus was a Buddhist, but rather the extent to which he was influenced by buddhism. There are numerous textual amd archeological evidence suggesting that jesus had connection to buddhist teachings. Notabily numismatic evidence, allegedly  held by a british museum, support this claim, though it not publicly displayed.   The evidence follows two independent lines: The first is historical, and the second is textual. Historical evidence suggested that Jesus was well acquainted with Buddhism. If Jesus did not travel to India, it is plausible that indian influences reached Judea and impacted his teachings. The authentic historical question is not weather he studied Buddhism, but where and to what extent he engaged with it.  Particularly during his so called  "lost years"(approximately age 12 to 29). The similarities between ...

Kusinagar: Where Buddha Slipped his Earthly Bonds.

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                                         Kusinagar  The buddha's last days are described in the pali text called the great parinirvana sutra (means completed nirvana).It is an  important Buddhist pilgrimage site,where Buddhist believe gautam buddha attained Parinirvan  after his death .It is famous for numerous monastery and stupa dating back years ago are almost in relics now. Distribution site of Buddha's relics                         On reaching the village of kusinara of mallas on the further side of the hiranyavati river, the buddha realised that his end was fast approaching. He told Ananda to prepare a bed for him with its head turned towards the north between two sal trees. Ananda who served him for 20 years was deeply upset. Buddha consoles him "Don't grieve ,Ananda!'. The nature of things dictates ...

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