If Jesus and Buddha were to meet, they would recognize one another as fellow prophets because they were teaching the same truths.
This fascinating book by one of the primo Christian experts, Marcus Borg, compares the lives and teachings of two of the most enlightened beings in our known history.
I used to do a workshop comparing what great spiritual lights said on specific subjects from Lao Tse, Buddha, Jesus to various mystics. My premise, now and then, is that they/we tap into the same Cosmic Energy. Some are more fully connected than others of course. And, furthermore, they all agree with one another in amazing ways, so that if I gave you a quote, it could have been said by any of these great lights and be consistent with their teachings.
It is enriching for our souls to know what is the spiritual consensus across the eons of time and the expanses of cultures. It is freeing to go beyond tribal limitations and embrace the workings of the Divine in hearts and minds everywhere and at all times.
Just a couple of examples:
Jesus “Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
Buddha “Consider others as yourself.”
Jesus “Give to anyone who requests it.”
Buddha “Give when you are asked.”
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