Posted on Mar 21, 2018
Is it possible for a Christian to also follow the tenets of Buddhism as a philosophy by which to live our lives?
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This is a question I have struggled with. I have been in awe of the Eastern mind and Eastern philosophy and way of life even before spending 26 months in South Korea. I attended Catholic schools all the way through high school. I had a Bible teacher, a Christian Brother, who was way ahead of his time in terms of Catholicism. This man certainly thought and taught outside the box and encouraged investigation of alternative ways of thinking. Remaining mindful of our Catholic and Christian teachings and belief system was paramount for those of us so inclined to look at alternate philosophies. Granted, we were expected to retain our faith in Jesus Christ, The Church and all the rest that goes into being a Christian. I have, for many years (50?) be intrigued by Buddhism. Here is a website I have been looking at the answers a portion of my question. (https://americananglican.org/can-one-be-christian-and-buddhist-at-the-same-time/) But, as a Christian, I will always retain my belief in the Cross and the salvation given to us by Jesus Christ. Having said that, my main concern is weaving the simple, slow, methodicaly Eastern philosophy into my life as a Westerner (and an old one at that.) Please share your thought, negative and positive.
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Can one be Christian and Buddhist at the same time? | American Anglican Council
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