Leslie Houlden states that although modern parallels between the teachings of Jesus and Buddha have been drawn, these comparisons emerged after missionary contacts in the 19th century and there is no historically reliable evidence of contacts between Buddhism and Jesus.

What's the difference between Buddha and Christ? Buddha (Siddhārtha Gautama) insisted he was human and that there is no almighty, benevolent God. He preached that desire was the root cause of suffering and that people should seek to eliminate desire.

Oct 29, 2016 · For the Buddha there is no reliable, or early, historical record of him or any others apart from Jesus, being resurrected, or appearing, after their deaths. In Jesus’ case this is evidently well established within early Christianity, and was a …

Mar 14, 2025 · Buddha and Jesus had totally different views on God, the meaning of life, salvation, and death. Here are some highlights of what Jesus and Buddha taught their followers. Who is Jesus?

Jul 8, 2017 · Jesus said: "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away." The Buddha's last words are said to be, "Work out your own salvation with diligence." The Apostle Paul, speaking for Jesus, said, "Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling."

But the sayings of Jesus and the Buddha, whose teachings gave rise to the two religions are another matter. They have much in common in the realms of ethical behavior, discipleship, compassion,...

Jesus is the central figure of Christianity and is considered by Christians to be the Son of God and the Messiah. In contrast, Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, is the founder of Buddhism and is considered by Buddhists to be the Supreme Buddha or the Enlightened One.

Although Buddha and Jesus were separated by centuries and distance—about 3,000 miles—their stories and teachings have many similarities. So I ask, were Jesus and Buddha brothers by another mother? Could Jesus be the "reincarnation" of Buddha? Could Jesus be the "second coming" of Buddha?

Jun 9, 2009 · How should Christians, who worship Jesus alone, respond to this pervasive notion that Jesus and Buddha were great spiritual masters on the same plane? The essential religious truth claims of Jesus and Buddha differ radically from one another.

Dec 3, 2024 · Who came first, Buddha or Jesus? Given their respective life spans, it is clear that Buddha predates Jesus by several centuries. The generally accepted timeline indicates that Buddha lived from approximately 563 BCE to around 483 BCE, while Jesus lived from about 4 BCE to 30-36 CE.