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I'm not sure that they consider him heretic...maybe around in the early days of Buddhism when many Hindus were converting to Buddhism, which may have seemed somewhat threatening to Hindus at the time... I do believe some Hindus see the Buddha as an avatar of Vishnu, the ninth avatar, after...

Namasté everyone, I personally like Star Wars better...I could never really get into Star Trek. I agree with Vajradhara, I like the Sanskrit terms used. Vajradhara, do you mean that the character "Padme" in the Star Wars series is the same as the padme in the Tibetan mantra, "Om Mani Padme...

Namasté shareknowledge, Thank you for the post, that website was very useful. Jainism is a very interesting and enlightening faith, as are the other Vedic religions. I think I may purchase a book on the subject... Thanks again :) It would be great to talk to your friend, Vajradhara, if he...

Anyone that has questions about Buddhism should definatly check out that website that Vajradhara had posted (http://www.buddhanet.net/). When I became a Buddhist, that website answered many of my questions about the basic concepts and many misconceptions that westerners have about Buddhism.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Mahatma Gandhi study with Jains for a period of time? I think I heard that he came from Kathiawar, which was a strong Jain area. I'm pretty sure his policy of non-violence was strongly influenced by Jain notions of Ahimsa. Any other thoughts on this?

Namasté Vajradhara Thank you very much for the informative reply. I hope to see more of your knowledge on these forums. Jainism seems to be closely related to Hinduism and Theravada Buddhism (the law of Karma, reincarnation--Hindu, not Buddhist rebirth though). That website is very helpful...

Hello Postmaster The story of the Buddha's birth can differ greatly from those who tell it. The main idea is this. It has been said the Buddha was born Lumbini (what is now Nepal) between 400 and 480 B.C.E., as Siddhartha Gautama. His mother, Mahamaya, was said to experience a dream while she...

Hello everyone I was wondering if anyone had any information on Jainism and the Jain way of life...I don't know too much on the subject but from what I've read, I know that the word Jain refers to a follower of the Jinas, or great teachers, and that there are 24 Jinas altogether. I've also...