Is it alright for a Buddhist to pray to lord Jesus?

I am a Buddhist but sometimes when I need confidence and strength I pray to lord Jesus.It has been helpful.We as Buddhists know that Devas and angels exist and they protect and help us.So lord Jesus is one like that.I have experienced instant inner peace and raise of self confidence when I pray. wanna know whether it is alright.

[Bohdiyana]

I would say everything that does no harm is ok. Love is manifested in many ways.

[sky]

Originally Posted by FrankieJG

I am a Buddhist but sometimes when I need confidence and strength I pray to lord Jesus.It has been helpful.We as Buddhists know that Devas and angels exist and they protect and help us.So lord Jesus is one like that.I have experienced instant inner peace and raise of self confidence when I pray. wanna know whether it is alright.

Every practise which is wholesome is good
Zen Master TNH teaches about Jesus all the time, you might enjoy reading some of his Dharma talks.

[Silver]

Originally Posted by FrankieJG

I am a Buddhist but sometimes when I need confidence and strength I pray to lord Jesus.It has been helpful.We as Buddhists know that Devas and angels exist and they protect and help us.So lord Jesus is one like that.I have experienced instant inner peace and raise of self confidence when I pray. wanna know whether it is alright.

Hell yes! oops, my bad.

Um, I pray to Jesus sometimes out of habit - raised an Episcopalian (protestant Christian); I pray to Buddha, I pray to Allah, because it's sometimes what I feel I need/want to do. In Buddhism, there are no 'gods', but there are no judgements about anything including praying or praying to god or gods. Not to worry, FrankieJG.

[shoni7510]

There is no separation because there is only one God. You can reach him in anyway that works for you, Bhudda, Jesus, ancestors, etc.

[Flowurd]

yes it's most definitely ok! For people of other faiths who still enjoy Buddhism can think of Buddhism as a philosophy as well. Youre not harming anyone or anything so, go for it!

[mulyo13]

Originally Posted by FrankieJG

I am a Buddhist but sometimes when I need confidence and strength I pray to lord Jesus.It has been helpful.We as Buddhists know that Devas and angels exist and they protect and help us.So lord Jesus is one like that.I have experienced instant inner peace and raise of self confidence when I pray. wanna know whether it is alright.

First, there's no belief in and worship of a superhuman/god controlling power in Buddhism. If you want to pray to jesus, it's fine.
But the real question is,
It's not about if it's alright to pray to jesus or something else, but why you want to pray to jesus or to something else?
Because it's human nature that human looking for something powerful to relay on, shelter in,..... etc. So, why human looking for something powerful to relay on, shelter in,..... etc?
That's the real question and you have find the answer by yourself and in your own self.
*Note, the real inner peace will constantly stable with pray or without pray.

[sky]

Originally Posted by mulyo13

First, there's no belief in and worship of a superhuman/god controlling power in Buddhism. If you want to pray to jesus, it's fine.
But the real question is,
It's not about if it's alright to pray to jesus or something else, but why you want to pray to jesus or to something else?
Because it's human nature that human looking for something powerful to relay on, shelter in,..... etc. So, why human looking for something powerful to relay on, shelter in,..... etc?
That's the real question and you have find the answer by yourself and in your own self.
*Note, the real inner peace will constantly stable with pray or without pray.

I surpose it's the same as ' why do some rely on teachers/gurus, Jesus was also a teacher
If it wholesome and brings benefits for you and all sentient beings then do whatever feels right, as the Buddha taught us.

[Shaunc]

Not a problem at all.

[sky]

Originally Posted by Samana Johann

Frank, it's not right to say "I took Refugee in the Three Gems" while actually seeking refugee somewhere else. So in that amount it would be wrong.

But such things might happen and would only fall eternaly when entering the Stream.

Disciples of the Buddha do not "pray" to Deities or ask for help, but respect them since they are mosty beings with guṇa. Respecting the Devas, they respect and protect. As for householders its also good to do offerings.
No problem if one likes to remember the goodness of a being called Jesus, use it as Devatanussati (remembering ones own virtues equal devas), or simple make offerings like to ancestors, as a matter of gratitude, since he might have taught you good benefical things, indirectly.

When one feels inner peace when remembering Jesus means that one does not really know inner peace and seeks refugee in conditioned Dhammas, impure Dhammas.

Maybe useful: zugangzureinsicht.org/html/lib/authors/piyadassi/protection_en.html#s11 Banner Protection, a common known Paritta, cited to remember it.

Nothing good is impure, Jesus taught compassion /love for all sentient beings as did Buddha.