Christ and Buddha

Christ and the Buddha The sight of a Buddhist monk who had set himself on fire in protest of the Vietnam War is one of the most disturbing images of the 20th Century. It represents the lengths to which someone was willing to go in order to stop what most considered a “senseless” war. Whether his political statement was heeded or not, it showed his willingness to sacrifice his own life to save the lives …

…that the Buddhist must develop in his/herself is the strength that ties them to harmony with the world. The unwavering faith of both groups of followers encourages a certain determination that points them in the direction of a fulfilling, and more importantly a compassionate life. It is this lifestyle that hopefully will prevent any repeat of that horrid image from Vietnam, and may someday bring this world together in an enveloping era of peace.