How does Buddhism contradict Christianity?

Answer 1

No, Buddhism does not have stance for or against the existence of God. That question is left to the practitioner. Many religious figures from both traditions have studied the "other side". For instance, Thomas Merton a Catholic Monk practiced Zen Buddhism while also writing a few texts such as "Zen and the Birds Appetite" or The Buddhist Monk Thich Nah Han's "Living Buddha Living Christ". More input Buddhism is not against Christianity, but they do not share ideas. Examples: Buddhists believe in reincarnation, but Christians believe in afterlife after one death. Christians believe in Jesus Christ as a saviour, but Buddhists believe in no divine beings. Buddhists believe in karma, but Christians don't believe in punishments from actions.

Answer 2

Buddhism and Christianity draw fundamentals from two different sources, Christianity from traditions common to Judaism and Islam and Buddhism from Hinduism. The origins of the two are 500 years apart - Buddhism in about 500 BCE, Christianity in 1 CE or so. The base religions were founded in 3000 BCE for Hinduism and 1500 BCE for Judaism (both estimates)

So to have a connection sometime in the 1500 years between the founding of Judaism and Hinduism peoples from the two groups would have had to meet and swap ideas, or in the 500 years between Buddha's teaching and Jesus' teaching the Buddhist teachings would have had to reach the Middle East.

Given that there was a lot of commerce this is likely so there is probably a Hindu/Buddhist content in Judaism/Christianity

Answer 3

While there is no clear evidence the two relate, there is anecdotal and speculative suggestion of a relationship, and even perhaps that the young Jesus Christ travelled to India and studied Buddhism.

There are a number of teachings in both that compare closely.

Answer 4

This question requires some kind of context in order that a full answer can be given. However I can offer a personal view that might be a useful starting point. On the surface there are few similarities between the two, Buddhism doesn't even conform to the definition of a religion in many people's eyes, it is also by its nature not very dogmatic. The relationship between faith or belief and knowledge may also be different in Christianity that most schools of Buddhism.

However similarities can be found in some areas, for example if you read the works of Thomas Merton and some classic Buddhist texts of the Tibetan schools you will find overlapping ideas and common symbolism.

Answer 5

Not to sure but i think its cause Buddhism is to just serve yourself not "jesus" or "god" just serve yourself and you will be rewarded with a full life haha

Answer 6

No. Buddhism is an Asian religion the predates Christianity by hundreds of years.