Interesting take on Jesus

[OHOD]

First off, I'm a Buddhist and have been for most of my life. I like to read about other faiths and see how they are in line with my Buddhist way of life.

So...my thought....
Its well documented about Jesus' early years, but there is a time frame that he was gone. From what I have read, he disappeared for about 30 years. During the time of Jesus, the spice road and trade was a big deal at that time. It would make sense that someone would work on the caravans and travel to and from the Asian countries. I'm thinking Jesus learned about the Buddha and his teachings while he was in Asia. He then brought those teachings to the middle east.

I'm not saying this is absolutely true, but am wondering if it might be. Afterall, Buddha was alive about 250 years prior to Jesus and his teachings were well documented and taught during that time.

So watcha think?

I know that your faith and truth of the word will keep you in one thought, but try to open your mind and see if there might be some truth to the story. Or not.

[Subotai]

I think that's a stretch.

[MrBlond]

He is believed to have been 32 at the time of his crucifixion.

[OHOD]

He is believed to have been 32 at the time of his crucifixion.

I would have thought he was crucified in his later 30's. Moot point.

There are many teachings of the Buddha that are equivelant to that of Jesus.
Google Buddha Jesus as brothers and you will find teachings that are equivelant.

Not trying to change beliefs here, just making an interesting point.

[E Michael]

[billvau]

Wow - that's creative, but not true. Jesus didn't disappear for 30 years. Luke 2:41-52 tell the story of his trip to Jerusalem for the Passover when He was 12. His parents went every year, so they didn't go anywhere either. And 2:51-52 says He returned and continued to grow up in Nazareth.

Mark 6:3-4 shows that He was known, along with His family. He was a local carpenter. Jesus acknowledged their comment.

First, the Bible commands us NOT to go beyond what is written (1 Corinthians 4:6). Second, the Bible reveals that Jesus Christ created and sustains all things (Colossians 1:16-17). Jesus used this fact in discussing Abraham with the Jews in John 8:52-59. He told them that He existed before Abraham and Abraham knew Him.

So, Jesus Christ created Buddha. And, Buddha wouldn't acknowledge Him as His God, so we know what that means (Romans 1:18-24). Buddha was a mere man, who died and believed in annihilationism. In actuality, when he died, he met Christ (Hebrews 9:27) and was judged per that verse.

[OHOD]

Wow - that's creative, but not true. Jesus didn't disappear for 30 years. Luke 2:41-52 tell the story of his trip to Jerusalem for the Passover when He was 12. His parents went every year, so they didn't go anywhere either. And 2:51-52 says He returned and continued to grow up in Nazareth.

Mark 6:3-4 shows that He was known, along with His family. He was a local carpenter. Jesus acknowledged their comment.

First, the Bible commands us NOT to go beyond what is written (1 Corinthians 4:6). Second, the Bible reveals that Jesus Christ created and sustains all things (Colossians 1:16-17). Jesus used this fact in discussing Abraham with the Jews in John 8:52-59. He told them that He existed before Abraham and Abraham knew Him.

So, Jesus Christ created Buddha. And, Buddha wouldn't acknowledge Him as His God, so we know what that means (Romans 1:18-24). Buddha was a mere man, who died and believed in annihilationism. In actuality, when he died, he met Christ (Hebrews 9:27) and was judged per that verse.

So your saying Buddha was around during the time of Jesus?

[billvau]

So your saying Buddha was around during the time of Jesus?

No. And, that's not what Jesus told the Jews about Abraham. Jesus Christ is God, therefore, is eternal. He created time and space and all life in it. Soooo, He was around before all of us... Go read those verses I referenced.

[wpage]

The bible does have some time gaps. Since Jesus still had the physical nature from infancy to adolescence then becoming a adult. Since Jesus has been estimated to die and resurrect @ 33. It would be a stretch to fit some 30 years into that for Eastern Religious study....

[OHOD]

The bible does have some time gaps. Since Jesus still had the physical nature from infancy to adolescence then becoming a adult. Since Jesus has been estimated to die and resurrect @ 33. It would be a stretch to fit some 30 years into that for Eastern Religious study....

Is there a time frame that Jesus was not around according to the Bible?

[MrBlond]

When he went into the desert for his tete a tete with Satan.

[Burble74]

I think it’s a stretch because Jesus taught about suffering through His way of life and Buddhist teaching involves avoiding suffering. Not t mention Jesus as a young boy was already teaching with Authority at the temple. Interesting notion though

[Subotai]

Is there a time frame that Jesus was not around according to the Bible?

Not for any length of time.

[mossy]

Yeah, I am a Buddhist convert. It's not a stretch to believe that Jesus came into contact with the teachings of Buddha, Buddha and his teachings predate the birth and life of Jesus. There are even some people who believe Jesus is buried in India. Ultimately though it does not matter, as Hillary would say "What difference does it make". Christians will not accept this belief as it would contradict their belief about Jesus, God and all that.

case in point, bill saying that Jesus created Buddha.

[billvau]

Yeah, I am a Buddhist convert. It's not a stretch to believe that Jesus came into contact with the teachings of Buddha, Buddha and his teachings predate the birth and life of Jesus. There are even some people who believe Jesus is buried in India. Ultimately though it does not matter, as Hillary would say "What difference does it make". Christians will not accept this belief as it would contradict their belief about Jesus, God and all that.

case in point, bill saying that Jesus created Buddha.

Mossy - Christians won't accept anything not revealed by God through the Bible. Truth is objective and revealed by God. God says He created Buddha because He created ALL things.

You see, Jesus Christ IS truth. Truth is not independent from Him. He is truth and, therefore, what He says is truth (Ps.119; John 1:1-5, 14,17;14:6;17:17;1 Cor 1:30; Eph. 4:21, how many more do you need?)...

What external, objective, revealed source of truth do you have to prove your point? You see, that's the problem. Anything that comes merely from us is opinion. And, we're fallen sinners whose thinking is corrupt and fallen with the rest of us. The only source of truth is God's revealed word. Since He reveals and proves Himself to be omniscient and omnipotent, I'll stick with Him!

God bless,