Could a short answer about Nirvana be provided?
My understnaing is that Buddha claimed that whoever could follow the Eightfold path would eventually reach Nirvana
Right viewpoint, aspiration, speech, behavior, occupation, effort, mindfulness and meditation
So my understanidng is that if one does it all right that they die for good
http://www.tftw.org/Articles/buddhism.html (Buddhism unveiled)
Every religion has a history. Let's examine Buddhism.
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Every religion has a history. Let's examine Buddhism.
Please keep that garbage off of this thread.
If you really want to know about the history of Buddhism:
http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/buddhahist.html
http://www.hinduwebsite.com/buddhism/history_of_buddhism.asp
http://www.nalandabodhi.org/history_of_buddhism.html
These are a few.
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
What makes it garbage?
At the conclusion, the say that Buddhism cannot be a true religion because it was made by man.
The conclusion is ignorant of Buddhist philosophy.
1. Christianity is man made.
2. The point of Buddhism has nothing to do with this childish argument of "my religion is truer then yours". The point of Buddhism is winning.
3. Buddhism is inclusive not exclusive. When Christians review Buddhism, they are lost by this concept, and often make themselves look foolish to Buddhists.
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
At the conclusion, the say that Buddhism cannot be a true religion because it was made by man.The conclusion is ignorant of Buddhist philosophy.
1. Christianity is man made.
2. The point of Buddhism has nothing to do with this childish argument of "my religion is truer then yours". The point of Buddhism is winning.
3. Buddhism is inclusive not exclusive. When Christians review Buddhism, they are lost by this concept, and often make themselves look foolish to Buddhists.
Show me the word "Christianity" in the Bible. There is no such animal. The word Christian is there but not Christianity so no, Christianity is not a religion and it is not man-made. Jesus never once in His 33 years on this planet ever said the word "Christian." Christianity is the name given to the relationship that believers, disciples, and/or followers of Jesus Christ have with God and His Son.
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Show me the word "Christianity" in the Bible. There is no such animal. The word Christian is there but not Christianity so no, Christianity is not a religion and it is not man-made. Jesus never once in His 33 years on this planet ever said the word "Christian." Christianity is the name given to the relationship that believers, disciples, and/or followers of Jesus Christ have with God and His Son.
How old are you?
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Show me the word "Christianity" in the Bible. There is no such animal. The word Christian is there but not Christianity so no, Christianity is not a religion and it is not man-made. Jesus never once in His 33 years on this planet ever said the word "Christian." Christianity is the name given to the relationship that believers, disciples, and/or followers of Jesus Christ have with God and His Son.
Jesus did not say any of the words in your bible; Jesus didn't speak English.
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
What does my age have to do with this thread or your response to my post? Nothing. I thought that posting non-thread, relevant posts was trolling.
I need to know how old you are, because it would change my response to your post. If you are young, I will respond one way, and if you are older, I will respond a different way.