The Buddha is Greater than the Father

One might think this would be self-evident, but apparently it needs to be said.

@kevin-eleven said
One might think this would be self-evident, but apparently it needs to be said.

@Kevin-Eleven

Wouldn't the monism of Buddhism hold that all is one and there is no greater or lesser?

The whole universe is just one and non-personal at that.
Looks like you're going to have to do some teaching.

Personhood has no essence in Buddhism. Personhood of any kind is an illusion in Buddhism.

I think comparing the Father of the Bible to Buddhism's concept of an ultimate reality is like comparing a person with an electrical current or something grand but without personhood or identity. In personhood you have desire. And desire is the thing Buddhism hopes to annihilate, or let's say awaken from as it is an illusion. Deliverance from personhood is deliverance from all desire.

God the Father in the Bible has desire - He desires all men to be saved and to come to the full knowledge of the truth. He has a good pleasure. He has everlasting love.

Nirvana of Buddhism promises a realm transcending all karma and rebirth. But then there is no love either.

Kevin you may not be able to get by with a few obscure mystical koans this time. You may have to actually teach us something.

@Kevin-Eleven

You're just a little tinker, but I do find your mischievous side quite amusing. I don't think anyone will take the bait though.

@kevin-eleven said
One might think this would be self-evident, but apparently it needs to be said.

@kevin-eleven said
One might think this would be self-evident, but apparently it needs to be said.