evasote t1_irzfpar wrote on October 12, 2022 at 4:34 AM

Reply to comment by Complete-Scientist69 in A Quote on Healing Your Inner Child [Image] by true90sstory

Well, for what it’s worth the person who said this quote is a well known Buddhist, and doesn’t particularly believe in god, and has a few answers that might offer some help along your journey if you feel like looking into his work

ChrizKhalifa t1_is06g0j wrote on October 12, 2022 at 10:34 AM

That's an understatement. He was (RIP) a Zen Master, if there currently live enlightened people, he was no doubt one of them. Even the Pope awarded him with the Pacem in Terris award. Wonderful and inspiring man, it can't be overstated.

BobbySwiggey t1_is090gm wrote on October 12, 2022 at 11:05 AM

It's important to note that while he was a Buddhist, he also wrote extensively about the parallels between Christianity and Buddhism and basically reps Jesus as a Buddha. Granted, how he perceived God obviously wasn't the same way that Western Christians do, and he approaches Jesus with none of the backwards cultural/political attachments that you see in Christian nationalism.

I def agree that looking into his work may be beneficial for someone struggling with that faith system.

Complete-Scientist69 t1_is0je3r wrote on October 12, 2022 at 12:47 PM

Thank you for the insight. I surely will take you up in that and have a look. My heart needs healing and gentle love and A LOT of it. I’ll definitely look into his work.