Buddhist and Christians

Two of the most sought theology in the world is Buddhism and saviorianity. Followers of the two aforementioned godlinesss be actually flabby when it comes to certain judgements and practices. They preserve the sanctity of their chosen faith and ensure that the symbols of latria and history argon well up respected through the years. Tibetan Buddhism is by and large followed in the regions of Himalayas. Countries that adhere to the said religion were India, Bhutan and Nepal. People in China, Russia and Mongolia are also Tibetan Buddhists. This religion has four principal(prenominal) traditions namely Sakya, Kagyu, Nyingma and Sakya.All of th aforementioned division includes teachings of the three vehicles of Buddhism Vajrayana, Mahayana and Foundation Vehicle (Coleman, 10). Achieving erudition is the main goal of Tibetan Buddhists. The right term for people who already gained enlightenment is Buddhahood. It is a state of mind wherein the nature of reality as well as mental o bscurations is freed. Buddhists are considered as internalist because their state of mind is of outstanding importance in the religion (Coleman, 22). Buddha is their god and they uses texts like Pali canyon, Tibetan Canon and Chinese Canon (Conze 35).Christianity on the other hand is a monotheistic religion which centers on Jesus Christ and his teachings. Christians are the followers of this religion who believes that Jesus is the only begotten son of God (Woodhead 7). Unlike Tibetan Buddhism which believes in karma, Christians believes that a life worth livings is when you adhere to the same sort Jesus cared and sacrificed for others. It may incorporate similitude between the two religion because both belief aims to do well towards other people. In Christianity, Buddhahood is achieved when everlasting(a) life is granted to its followers.Unlike Tibetan Buddhism which uses three different texts, Christianity uses The Holy record book which is divided into two The Old and The New Testaments (Woodhead). One of the famous symbols of theology in among Christians is the cross. It is being look upon by followers of Christianity as a significant affirmation of all the hardships of Christ (Padgett 18). It leads to the salvation of souls and forgiveness of sins. Christians notwithstanding come up with the practice of the sign of the cross which affirms the sacredness of the symbol.Another symbol of adore for Christians is the fish which is often seen on tombs during the early times. It chairs the Greek word Icththys which claims Christs character and professes the worship of believers (Padgett). The use of images and statues of Christ and other saints are also deduct of the symbols of worship for Christianity. Tibetan Buddhists look upon the Kalachara or the multiple powerful logo as their symbol of worship (Dagyab & Thurman 46-55). It can be found everywhere in places where Tibetan Buddhism is present.It comes in various forms and represents the teachings of the religion. It contains theatrical of letters in Lantsa script discussing about the outer world and the human beings body (Dagyab & Thurman 46-55). Typically, Tibetan Buddhists uses flags to decorate monasteries, houses and even mountains. They believe that the prayer flags contain mantras that can be spread out by the wind. These flags contain propitious symbols, spare prayers and mantras (Dagyab & Thurman). Wind horse and Prayer wheels are also part of the symbols of worship for Tibetan Buddhists.It is also similar to prayer flags which contain special powers once the wheel is turned (Conze). Apart from Christianity, Buddhist relies too oftentimes on symbol rather than working out for their faith. Regardless of the residue of the two religions, what keeps them the same in religiosity is the willingness of their followers to stick to their belief and treasure the worship symbols. The concept of faith is given meaning in their respective ways and makes way for their goal of ac hieving enlightenment (Buddhists) and salvation (Christians).Works Cited Coleman, Graham, ed. A Handbook of Tibetan Culture. Boston Shambhala Publications, Inc, 1993. Conze, Edward. A Short History of Buddhism. Oneworld. 1993 Padgett, Alan G. sortie Bruyneel. Introducing Christianity. Maryknoll, N. Y. Orbis Books, 2003. Rinpoche, Dagyab & Thurman, Robert Buddhist Symbols in Tibetan Culture. USA Wisdom Publication, 1993. Woodhead, Linda. Christianity a very short introduction. U. S Oxford Oxfordshire Oxford University Press, 2004.