One of the most distinctive teachings of Buddhism that sets it apart even from other eastern religions is the doctrine of "anatta". This is the teaching that there is no personal self at all, nor is there any aspect of anything that could be called "you" or "I" that...
The word "gospel" means "good news." This is what Jesus came to bring to us. His message is the good news of deliverance from sin, suffering, and death. It is the good news of the way to eternal life, to reconciliation with almighty God, and to an everlasting kingdom...
While in Christianity man's primary problem is his sin and guilt before a Holy God, Buddhism teaches that, in reality, there is no right or wrong, and therefore no such thing as sin or moral guilt. "Good and evil" is said to be a false duality that one must transcend...
Buddhism is not compatible with belief in a personal God that is distinct from His creation, has a sovereign will and plan for mankind, or whose grace can deliver one from guilt and suffering. In this most crucial sense, Buddhists do not believe in "God" as Christians...
The "Four Noble Truths" represent the central doctrines of all Buddhism. Buddha is reported to have said, "I teach only suffering and its ending."[fn]Rodney Smith "Stepping out of Self Deception" (Shambhala Publications, 2010) 44[/fn] The "Four Noble Truths" represent...
Buddhism is a group of religious movements that derive from the philosophy and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, who came to be known as "the Buddha," or "the enlightened one." Buddhism began in India around the late 6th century B.C. Many views and teachings vary...
Thank you for taking the time to read what I have to say here. Sadly, I think there has been a tremendous lack of real, open discourse between serious, Biblically minded Christians and sincere, believing Buddhists. I hope to see that change. While many sometimes...
It is impossible to quickly and meaningfully introduce every group, movement, sect, school of thought, and subdivision of Buddhism. The groups within the broad scope of Buddhism are many and diverse, and such an overly exhaustive list would not only be far too lengthy...
A glossary of Buddhist terms: Aggregates - Ever changing physical and mental forces or energies which at any given moment combine to make up what we call "persons" or "objects." Buddhism teaches that what we falsely assume to be a single person that endures over time...