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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 ...

Moghalmari Buddhist mahavihara

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Moghalmari Buddhist mahavihara: An ancient buddhist monestry in west bengal The Moghalmari Buddhist Mahavihara, located in west bengal's Paschim Medinipur district, is a significant archeological site from the early medieval period (6th-7th century CE). This ancient Buddhist monastery,dating to the post-Gupta and pre-Pala eras, is often to renowned sites like Nalanda Mahavihara in Bihar and Udaigiri and Lalitgiri  in Odisha. As the largest and oldest excavated Buddhist site in West Bengal, Moghalmari offers a fascinating glimps into India's Buddhist heritage. This article explores its history, excavation details, key findings, and why it's a must-visitfor history enthusiasts. Main gate Excavation site  Historical background of buddhist mahavihara                                       Moghalmari, also known as  MOGHALMARI                ...

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