Go Back   Religion Board > Individual Religions > Baha'i Faith


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 12-26-2009, 07:07 AM
jeffchick1449's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,553
Default Is really Buddha considered a prophet in Baha'i?

Just read this on the Internet and wanted to know how much it's true, as far as I know Buddha never claimed he was a prophet of any gods.
Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 12-27-2009, 07:07 AM
sugarscorp's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,581
Yes, the Baha'i believe he was a prophet. All of the major prophets, Jesus, Muhammad, Buddha, Moses, Zoroaster, Krishna, the Bab, and Baha'u'llah established religions, and are considered Manifestations of God.
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 12-30-2009, 07:07 AM
sweetochun's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,531
What the Baha'i Writings state is:

"The Buddha was a Manifestation of God, like Christ, but His followers do not possess His authentic Writings."
Compilations, Lights of Guidance, p. 500

So, yes, Buddha is considered a prophet of God by Baha'is.
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 01-02-2010, 07:07 AM
misty0408's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,648
Hi, i am a Baha'i and here is the answer :

Buddhism

Some referred to the teaching of Buddha. 'Abdu'l-Bah? said: The real teaching of Buddha is the same as the teaching of Jesus Christ. The teachings of all the Prophets are the same in character. Now men have changed the teaching. If you look at the present practice of the Buddhist religion, you will see that there is little of the Reality left. Many worship idols although their teaching forbids it.

(Abdu'l-Baha, Abdu'l-Baha in London, p. 63)

The teaching of Buddha was like a young and beautiful child, and now it has become as an old and decrepit man. Like the aged man it cannot see, it cannot hear, it cannot remember anything. Why go so far back? Consider the laws of the Old Testament: the Jews do not follow Moses as their example nor keep his commands. So it is with many other religions.

(Abdu'l-Baha, Abdu'l-Baha in London, p. 63)

I hope i could help you, if you have anymore questions, feel free to contact me! have a nice day
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Is Islam considered BLASPHEMOUS in Christianity? Is Christianity considered BLASPHEMO Besoc J Judaism 13 07-18-2010 06:02 AM
Anyone aware that yesterday was the birthday of the Bab, prophet of the Baha'i faith? Kate (the 10th) Baha'i Faith 8 03-20-2009 05:21 AM
if Judaism, Christianity and even Buddha came after someone name, how about Islam? One Majnoona Judaism 10 03-01-2009 02:16 AM
Does anyone know how Buddha received his teachings? From hinduism or through a angel forsonclan03@yahoo.com Hinduism 10 11-25-2008 02:19 AM
Is sacrifice of animals, related to prophet Ibrahib (Abraham), done by the followers msk09 Judaism 10 11-11-2008 05:22 AM

 
Forum Stats
Members: 14,010
Threads: 50,396
Posts: 543,312
Total Online: 58

Newest Member: telson7

Latest Threads

Advertisement