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In Greek mythology, Coronis (/ k ɒ ˈ r ə ʊ n ɪ s /; Ancient Greek: Κορωνίς, romanized: Korōnís) is a Thessalian princess and a lover of the god Apollo. She was the daughter of Phlegyas , [ 1 ] king of the Lapiths , and Cleophema.
Most scholars believe there is no historical evidence of any influence by Buddhism on Christianity. [verification needed] 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. [28]
[11] [39] Buddhist scholar Masao Abe pointed out that while "the event of the Cross" is central to Christianity, it is not possible for Buddhism to accept its importance. [39] Buddhist philosopher D. T. Suzuki stated that every time he saw a crucifixion scene it reminded him of the "gap that lies deep" between Christianity and Buddhism. [40]
A statue of Siddartha Gautama preaching. Since the arrival of Christian missionaries in India in the 1st century (traces of Christians in Kerala from 1st-century Saint Thomas Christians), followed by the arrival of Buddhism in Western Europe in the 4th and 5th centuries, similarities have been perceived between the practices of Buddhism and Christianity.
Buddhist-Christian Studies is an academic journal covering the historical and contemporary interrelationships between Buddhism and Christianity.It includes articles, conference reports, book reviews, and sections on comparative methodology and historical comparisons, as well as ongoing discussions from two dialogue conferences: the Theological Encounter with Buddhism, and the Japan Society for ...
"For hate is never conquered by hate. Hate is conquered by love. This is an eternal law." — Buddha "Your mind is Nirvana." — Bodhidharma "The greatest achievement is selflessness.
Thanks to William Friedkin’s seminal 1973 thriller The Exorcist, expunging cinematic demons has been a favorite Hollywood horror pastime for decades.. While exorcism movies typically traffic in ...
The debate was carried out on 1 February 1866. John Edwards Hunupola (Hunupola Nilame) represented the Christian side; he was a former Buddhist monk and Christian convert. [5] As agreed before the debate, Gunananda Thera published the summary of the debate. [2] In response, Hunupola Nilame also published his own version of a summary.