Buddhism Vs. Christainity
Published on Jun 10, 2020
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The Parable of the Prodigal Son
- A son shames his father by loosing his wealth
- He returns to his father and is accepted with warm arms
- His older brother grows jealous and is quickly consoled by their father
- Bibilical parable
The parable of the prodigal son focuses first on a young conceited son, who squandered his father's wealth. After losing everything he is forced to go home, embarrassed and ashamed of his actions. Even though he has disgraced his father,he accepts him with love, affection, and a feast. Meanwhile, the oldest son who has remained faithful to his father, feels betrayed. His unfaithful and selfish little brother has been thrown a feast; while, he has been given nothing. The father is quick to console and comfort both of his children, showing his kind nature and love for his children.
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The Thief who Became a Disciple
- A thief demands a store owners money
- The store owner gives up half of his money willingly
- This stuns the the thief and he later comes back to become a disciple
- Zen parable
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Christianity's Beliefs
- Monotheistic
- Based on the teachings of Jesus
- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
- Followers ascend to Heaven
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Buddhism's Beliefs
- Eight-fold path
- Existence is suffering(dukha)
- Suffering has cause(trishna)
- Reaching Nirvana ends suffering
Trishna stands for craving and attachment these two things are believed to be the cause of sufferings. The eightfold path relies on eight practices right view, right conduct, right speech, right resolve, right livelihood, right mindfulness, and right samadhi. The eightfold path is a summary of what buddhist need to do in order to be liberated.
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Similarities in Beliefs
- Founded by spiritual masters
- The spiritual masters had disciples
- Founders wanted to change religious/social norms
Buddhism was founded by Buddha, he was the spiritual leader of buddhism. He originally believed in hinduism, but wanted to make a religion where unattachment was possible. Jesus was the founder of christianity his mission was to help the people of the earth ascend to heaven.
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Purpose of The Prodigal Son
- To teach followers the value of forgiveness
- The father representing the lord shows kindness and compassion for his followers
The youngest son is a follower of the lord who has left the church, and his older brother is an unloyal follower in the church. These are two types of followers who have denied the lord their father in their hearts. The lords ability to accept them and love them as they are shows his compassion, love, and forgiveness. Even to those that have betrayed him.
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Purpose of The Thief who Became a Disciple
- Those that ask for help will receive
- Those that show goodwill to people can impact other peoples lives
Empathy, understanding, and grace can change a person. And being kind to a person no matter how bad can have an effect. The man showed kindness and goodwill to someone who would do harm unto him. Most would have been unkind and spiteful to a thief. However, this zen parable teaches Buddhism's followers to be kind to others.
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Similarities in Purpose
- Grace and mercy is shown to wrongdoers
- The important lesson of forgiveness is conveyed
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Literary Structure of The Prodigal Son
- Diction(swine,fain,unto)
- Juxtaposition
- Symbolism
The diction of "The Prodigal Son" gives the reader a feel for the time period. The prodigal son must have been a story that took place a long time ago. A juxtaposition is used on the last lines " The Prodigal Son". It is states, "thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found" ( "The Prodigal Son"). The juxtaposition highlights the fathers relief that his son isn't dead and that he has returned to him. Symbolism is shown through the father representing the lord, the the older son representing an unloyal follower, and the younger son representing someone who has left the church.
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Literary Structure of The Thief...
- Theme
- Tone
The theme is show people kindness even those who would do harm to you. The tone starts out impartial and flippant, and shifts to a tone of optimism.
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