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Old 16-06-2017, 10:07 PM
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It's going to take a while for me to get back to you. My family and me are going on a holiday tomorrow. 5 days in Hong Kong and then 4 weeks in the beautiful Philippine islands. While in Hong Kong we plan to visit the big buddha statue and the nearby monastery. It's supposed to be the biggest buddha statue in the world.
Wow that really awesome! I hope you all have a great time.
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Old 22-06-2017, 03:39 AM
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BlueSky,

Thank you for letting me know about this wonderful movies: The Life of The Shakyamuni Buddha. I watched the first three episodes with dubbing in Vietnamese. I really like and enjoy watching these movies very much. Thank you.

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Old 22-06-2017, 10:14 AM
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Greetings,
I wanted to share what for me was very inspirational and entertaining to watch recently.
It is a series that is currently on our Netflix called "Buddha".
There are a few different ones but this one is the one that is 55 episodes long, each of which are 45 minutes in length.
It was produced in 2013 and stars Himanshu Soni.
It takes you from before his birth to his death.
I learned so much more from this series than anything I've ever read about Buddhism before.
I found that answers to those things I never really got like renunciation and escetic life came to me thru the inspiration this series imparted in me.
It really felt like I was watching my life in many of the things he went thru. It also felt like he was there with me the whole time.
Obviously I loved it and I felt sharing such an extensive source of knowledge,wisdom and entertainment was a great thing to do for those who might also appreciate what it brings.
Enjoy and Have a great day!

I've been meaning to watch this, so I just stated it now after reading this. Have you seen Dharmakshetra on Netflix? It's a similar concept, but tries to show the details of the Mahabharata story through the eyes of a trial accusing the characters in the story of their faults of action. It makes you think more into the various elements of the story. You might also like the Mahabharata in a movie by Peter Brooks on Youtube. It's 4 hours long, but very well made, especially the scene with Krishna and Arjuna, then the end scene approaching the ladder of Heaven.

Arjuna and Krishna Conversation

youtu.be/_B4Z1PB97KY

FINAL SCENE

youtu.be/dVgBkfNu7k0?t=1h39m50s

There's another great movie set like this on Bodhidharma, but I can only find clips of it so far. I hope Netflix eventually carries it.
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Old 22-06-2017, 11:32 AM
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BlueSky,

Thank you for letting me know about this wonderful movies: The Life of The Shakyamuni Buddha. I watched the first three episodes with dubbing in Vietnamese. I really like and enjoy watching these movies very much. Thank you.

Best,
Tam
I'm so glad to hear that! I can't wait to see what you think 52 more episodes later. Enjoy!
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Old 22-06-2017, 11:34 AM
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I've been meaning to watch this, so I just stated it now after reading this. Have you seen Dharmakshetra on Netflix? It's a similar concept, but tries to show the details of the Mahabharata story through the eyes of a trial accusing the characters in the story of their faults of action. It makes you think more into the various elements of the story. You might also like the Mahabharata in a movie by Peter Brooks on Youtube. It's 4 hours long, but very well made, especially the scene with Krishna and Arjuna, then the end scene approaching the ladder of Heaven.

Arjuna and Krishna Conversation

youtu.be/_B4Z1PB97KY

FINAL SCENE

youtu.be/dVgBkfNu7k0?t=1h39m50s

There's another great movie set like this on Bodhidharma, but I can only find clips of it so far. I hope Netflix eventually carries it.
Hi, yes I had seen the previews for that one but I wanted to continue absorbing the change and thoughts and feelings the Buddha series brought out in me.
Thanks to your post, I'm reminded to go back and check it out.
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Old 22-06-2017, 12:00 PM
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Many people fail to realize that this story and the Hebrew Christ are the same story. Maya is the mother of Buddha. BUDH means to awaken and Maya is Illusion, or the cosmos birthing the Buddha (one being and many). You get this straight by reading Colossians 1:15-18, where The Son of God (BUDH) is born as the Cosmos, or all things (from the invisible God). While the Hebrew narrative is stated from the Male perspective, the Sanskrit is from the feminine perspective. Strength and Compassion are Fire and Water uniting to make relatives from the absolute. In the story, the Prince must choose to be a warrior, or a sage. He first chooses to be a sage, then promises to return to conquer the illusion and bring enlightenment to all. This is the Bodhisattva, or returning compassion to free people from suffering, which is the very story of Christ as the returning King. The Hebrews thought King David would return as a conquering prince. Instead, he returned as a child to become Prince of Peace. It's the same story. No difference.

Prajapati means Lord of People. BUDH means to awaken to truth (Sattva). Maya is the lower six realms of Time / Space, or the lower six dimensions. This is the lower Gunas of Rajas (passion / time) and Tamas (form / ignorance. Both Sanskrit and Hebrew are two sides of a three part language, with Greek / Latin comprising the Western (son) from both Father and Mother. Yama in Hebrew means, "Head West." Bodhidharma. In Sanskrit, Yama is the ruler of the underworld (Yahweh) and Satan is Mara. Manu is Mankind, or the Sanskrit word meaning, "To Think." Yama literally means, self-control, or what Yahweh was as ruler of the underworld for the Hebrews.

Put this together and all rulers, powers, thrones and authorities are in the Son (all of us). Again, this is found in Colossians 1:15-17. Rulers and thrones are Satan (conscience), Yahweh / Yama (Sub-conscious / underworld) and Manu as the conscious Jiva / Atman. Ishvara is the Lord collectively, or chariot driver. Each person is given the lordship of their own avatar (buddha body). We are each Kings. The essence of the entire story is to use the personifications as Yadims, or objects of veneration to see the truth behind the symbolism, eventually awakening (BUDH) to your higher nature as the one the stories are about.

As you watch, I hope this adds value to your own BUDH! Thank you for the thread. Maybe I should do a thread on this topic. I don't think many people realize this at all.
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Old 22-06-2017, 12:34 PM
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Many people fail to realize that this story and the Hebrew Christ are the same story. Maya is the mother of Buddha. BUDH means to awaken and Maya is Illusion, or the cosmos birthing the Buddha (one being and many). You get this straight by reading Colossians 1:15-18, where The Son of God (BUDH) is born as the Cosmos, or all things (from the invisible God). While the Hebrew narrative is stated from the Male perspective, the Sanskrit is from the feminine perspective. Strength and Compassion are Fire and Water uniting to make relatives from the absolute. In the story, the Prince must choose to be a warrior, or a sage. He first chooses to be a sage, then promises to return to conquer the illusion and bring enlightenment to all. This is the Bodhisattva, or returning compassion to free people from suffering, which is the very story of Christ as the returning King. The Hebrews thought King David would return as a conquering prince. Instead, he returned as a child to become Prince of Peace. It's the same story. No difference.

Prajapati means Lord of People. BUDH means to awaken to truth (Sattva). Maya is the lower six realms of Time / Space, or the lower six dimensions. This is the lower Gunas of Rajas (passion / time) and Tamas (form / ignorance. Both Sanskrit and Hebrew are two sides of a three part language, with Greek / Latin comprising the Western (son) from both Father and Mother. Yama in Hebrew means, "Head West." Bodhidharma. In Sanskrit, Yama is the ruler of the underworld (Yahweh) and Satan is Mara. Manu is Mankind, or the Sanskrit word meaning, "To Think." Yama literally means, self-control, or what Yahweh was as ruler of the underworld for the Hebrews.

Put this together and all rulers, powers, thrones and authorities are in the Son (all of us). Again, this is found in Colossians 1:15-17. Rulers and thrones are Satan (conscience), Yahweh / Yama (Sub-conscious / underworld) and Manu as the conscious Jiva / Atman. Ishvara is the Lord collectively, or chariot driver. Each person is given the lordship of their own avatar (buddha body). We are each Kings. The essence of the entire story is to use the personifications as Yadims, or objects of veneration to see the truth behind the symbolism, eventually awakening (BUDH) to your higher nature as the one the stories are about.

As you watch, I hope this adds value to your own BUDH! Thank you for the thread. Maybe I should do a thread on this topic. I don't think many people realize this at all.

Hi there,

Yes, for me, when watching the series it was apparent that it is the same story as that of Jesus. I found myself trying to convince myself that this very observation, that the stories are the same, are reason to believe they are just stories. I think your explanation adds details that help to see that it is much more than a story and even if it is not historically correct, what survived the test of time is the message you outlined here. I especially resonated with this part:

“Each person is given the lordship of their own avatar (buddha body). We are each Kings. The essence of the entire story is to use the personifications as Yadims, or objects of veneration to see the truth behind the symbolism, eventually awakening (BUDH) to your higher nature as the one the stories are about.”

I learned so much from this series and as you alluded to, I had noticed that his mother’s name was Maya. I never knew that.

I also never knew the details behind why or how he was kept away from seeing disease, old age and death, so that was interesting and helpful for my understanding.

Again, regardless of if it was historically correct, it opened my eyes in the same way that the new testament opened my eyes about Jesus.

I walked away feeling like this story was about me and also that The Buddha in the story is with me.

If you start a new thread, please let me know………Thanks! Please feel free to use this thread. I would like that!
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Old 22-06-2017, 01:27 PM
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I can see similarities between the story of Buddha and Jesus but I wouldn't say they are the same, many differences are there if you look deeply.

Buddhism definitely had some impact on the teachings of Jesus, these can be seen in the Gnostic Gospels, especially the Gospel Of Thomas.

All the great Master realised ' Oneness ' but explained it in their own way.
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Old 22-06-2017, 01:33 PM
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Hi there,

Yes, for me, when watching the series it was apparent that it is the same story as that of Jesus. I found myself trying to convince myself that this very observation, that the stories are the same, are reason to believe they are just stories. I think your explanation adds details that help to see that it is much more than a story and even if it is not historically correct, what survived the test of time is the message you outlined here. I especially resonated with this part:

“Each person is given the lordship of their own avatar (buddha body). We are each Kings. The essence of the entire story is to use the personifications as Yadims, or objects of veneration to see the truth behind the symbolism, eventually awakening (BUDH) to your higher nature as the one the stories are about.”

I learned so much from this series and as you alluded to, I had noticed that his mother’s name was Maya. I never knew that.

I also never knew the details behind why or how he was kept away from seeing disease, old age and death, so that was interesting and helpful for my understanding.

Again, regardless of if it was historically correct, it opened my eyes in the same way that the new testament opened my eyes about Jesus.

I walked away feeling like this story was about me and also that The Buddha in the story is with me.

If you start a new thread, please let me know………Thanks! Please feel free to use this thread. I would like that!

The Buddha in the story is you.. as is Jesus in his story...
Buddha Nature, Christ Consciouness, all are one.
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The Buddha in the story is you.. as is Jesus in his story...
Buddha Nature, Christ Consciouness, all are one.
The reason for this irrationality is just the conditioning through christian upbringing. People just cannot let go of that stuff.
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