Christian and Buddhist Basic Teachings

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Christian and Buddhist Basic Teachings
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Christian Basics
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The Sanctity of Life

• Holy and Sacred
• Created by God
• Life is a gift
• Life must be preserved
• Every life has a purpose
• God alone decides the beginning and end of life

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Ten Commandments
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God said...

• God created the world and everything in it
• Humans were given stewardship over His creation
  to take care and protect what doesnt belong to
  them
• The earth is the Lords and everything in it.
• God gives life and only he take it away
• Before you were formed in the womb, I knew you.
  - Gods plan for each life created
• All humans were created in Gods image
  exactly as he has planned
• Be fruitful and multiply
• Judgement day God will judge your actions and
  either reward or punish (heaven or hell)

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Jesus said...

• Golden Rule Treat others as you wish to be
  treated.
• Love thy neighbour
• Love your enemy
• Blessed are the peacemakers
• Agape unconditional love and respect for all of
  creation

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Buddhist Basics
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Buddha said...

• 5 Precepts
• Do not harm others
• Do not steal
• Do not use harmful language
• Avoid sexual misconduct
• Do not use intoxicants

• Practise Metta - loving-kindness, good actions
• Practise Ahimsa - non-violence
• Papa evil, bad actions
• Hatred does not cease by hatred, hatred ceases
  by love
• (Dhammapada)
• Karma your actions have consequences
• Karma affects your rebirth (Samsara) , so when
  you are reborn as a human, dont mess it up as
  you waste all past good karma gain and so your
  chance of reaching enlightenment.
• Nirvana a state of tranquillity, contentment
  and peace where you are no longer within the
  cycle of rebirth kind of like reaching heaven
  for Christians.

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Four Noble Truths
First Noble Truth Dukkha - Suffering is part of everyday life. There will always be some form of suffering (Dukkha) in life or a feeling that life is not perfect. It can be caused by old age, sickness and death.
Second Noble Truth Samudaya - Suffering is caused by greed, craving and desire. Greed, craving and desire cannot bring happiness because things are always changing.
Third Noble Truth Nirodha - You can end suffering by not craving or being greedy. Treasure each moment, living the best way you can. Dont be self-centred. If you live in a way that is good and helps others, you will be happy.
Fourth Noble Truth Magga - To end suffering follow the Eightfold Path. To stop craving, follow the spiritual and moral disciplines of the Noble Eightfold Path. This Path sets out the Buddhas guidance on the way to live so that you are at peace with yourself and the world.
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Eightfold Path
To see things as they really are
Meditate to avoid greed, hatred and ignorance and
experience joy, love and kindness
Decide to follow the Eightfold Path by being kind
to others
Avoid telling lies, spreading gossip, saying
hurtful things
Be aware of what you do and how it affects others
Be kind to others -not to harm, steal or be rude
but speak the truth and respect your body.
Show kindness and feel positive thoughts towards
others
Have a job that helps others rather than harming
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Dalai Lama said ...

• The destruction of nature and natural resources
  results from ignorance, greed and lack of respect
  for the earths living things this lack of
  respect extends to future generations who will
  inherit a degraded planet
• The earth is not only the common heritage of all
  humankind but also the ultimate source of life
• Always think compassion
• Peace can exist if everyone respects all others

Buddhist spiritual leader