Why did Jesus Christ Buddha and Sri Krishna recommend celibacy?

Answer 1

I do not know about Buddha or Krishna. Christ however did not recommend celibacy. When He sent his disciples out to preach the gospel, He said to those who were married, and here I ad lib. Do not think of your wives while you are away for your thoughts of them will distract you from that I have for you to do. Go out as if you were single men giving no thought to those you have left behind, but fulfill the commandments which I have given you.

There is not anything in the Scriptures which say that men who preach the word should not be married, for marriage is ordained of God and it is the responsibility of all who can find a worthy wife to marry. As far as marriage is concerned, Jesus Christ did not in any way indicate that it is a lessor way of life. He celebrated it, called men to be His disciples who were married and talked of godly responsibility within marriage. While some, that consider themselves Christian, endorse celibacy as a higher way of life, Christ put it on an even plain with marriage. The only time that he referred to the unmarried state, was when He spoke of eunuchs: "For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it." Matthew 19:12. In answer to the disciples question, He could have made

clear a distinction of whether celibacy was superior, but He left the choice up to individuals (verses 10,11). It is therefore wrong for an organization, calling itself Christian to demand celibacy for any reason.

At the marriage of Cana Jesus contributed a miraculous provision for the celebration, which would have been cut short otherwise. Among Christ's first disciples, Peter was clearly married, according to the Scriptures. In Matthew 19:3-9, Jesus shows the godly position of faithfulness in marriage and the detriment of divorce, being against Gd's will. He used a wedding, in Matthew 2:1-14, as an illustration of invitation to receiving Him as Savior, in no way indicating anything less than an occasion designed to be joyous.

There is no place in the Scriptures that indicate recommendation of celibacy, but leaves the choice up to individuals. ~Buddhism doesn't demand celibacy... Though some monks do choose to be celibate the majority of them are not required to be, and certainly not The Buddha's followers. Buddhism states that sex that is driven on attachment is a obstacle to spiritual progress, because it poisons the mind. However highly advanced practitioners, some of them monks, are encourage to use sex as a tool for enlightenment.

The Buddha recommended celibacy, because he stated that sex was one of the strongest of human attachments and it was easier to avoid it. It is like fire, it can get you warm but if it is used without control it can burn.

The monks usually abstain from sex in order to renounce to worthy pleasures and avoid accumulating bad karma due to attachment, but not because of the action itself but because of the mental state in which they perform it.

Answer 2

Jesus Christ, Buddha, and Sri Krishna recommended celibacy as a spiritual path to focus on higher ideals and transcend worldly desires. By abstaining from sexual relationships, individuals can cultivate a deeper connection with God or a higher power, and channel their energy towards spiritual growth and enlightenment. Celibacy is seen as a way to detach from earthly attachments and fully dedicate oneself to the pursuit of spiritual liberation.