1. That Buddha and his disciples traveled as preachers, going into homes and preaching gospels to those who hear, is one obvious parallel of a literary motif not found in other traditions. Jesus, too, pursues this form of preaching and teaching.
2. Jesus speaks of himself as 'the light' and the son of a great father while, perhaps in Mahayana traditions, their Buddha proclaims himself to be a great father with sons of light
3. Both Jesus and Buddha had power of nature.
Originally posted by Tcmc:1. That Buddha and his disciples traveled as preachers, going into homes and preaching gospels to those who hear, is one obvious parallel of a literary motif not found in other traditions. Jesus, too, pursues this form of preaching and teaching.
2. Jesus speaks of himself as 'the light' and the son of a great father while, perhaps in Mahayana traditions, their Buddha proclaims himself to be a great father with sons of light
3. Both Jesus and Buddha had power of nature.
I think this thread will be locked soon. You keep multiplying threads like this is akin to elephant hurling.
TCmc, in Buddhism the word "gospel" is not used. Gospel is from Christianity.
Buddha, yes, I have my respect for him. Indeed, he is very compassionate. Amituofo! I won't be surprised one day I am gonna be a buddhist. Smile!
Buddha encourages finding out about the truth if people have doubt.