Christ and 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 of others. The powerful image of Jesus of Nazareth, nails driven through his both his hands and feet, hanging on a cross to meet his death is also one of the most distressing images ever to be viewed. Catholics around the globe hold their messiah in unparalleled regard for his unwavering faith and dedication to his god. The sacrifice of his life was the foundation for what would become one of the largest religions in the world. Both the Buddhist monk and Jesus understood the importance of sacrifice for the greater good of their communities. This unifying value selflessness is one of the major themes that plays an important role in both Buddhism and Catholicism. These two powerhouse religions are often times at polar opposites in their views; and in the same sense their similarities can sometimes be described as uncanny. T
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Approximate Word count = 1288
Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)
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