Jesus and Buddha; The Identical Teachings, The Other Cheek
Posted on May 22, 2012, in Art of Dharma, with 0 Comments
In television and movies, revenge is ubiquitous. This may be counterproductive to our spiritual lives. The themes of non-violence and non-retaliation run throughout the teachings of Jesus and Buddha. In the New Testament, Jesus offers,
“If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also.” (Luke 6:29)
Buddha also advocated the abandonment of violence. He said,
“If anyone should give you a blow with his hand, with a stick, or with a knife, you should abandon any desires and utter no evil words.” (Majjhima Nikaya 21:6)

