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Did the Buddha try to civilize the Hindus?

betaboybetaboy Veteran
edited March 2012 in Buddhism Basics
Sme people are of the view that the Buddha did not teach anything new and that his sole purpose was to civilize the Hindus. Hindus have never had a civilization, a people devoid of culture and morals, whom Churchill once famously called a beastly people. So considering all this, is it right to say that the Buddha's moral precepts were simply aimed at civilizing a degraded generation? Sort of like Jesus reforming Judaism, but that reformation becomes a new religion.
DaftChris

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  • DakiniDakini Veteran
    edited March 2012
    WTF??!!? :wtf:
    Hindus have never had a civilization, a people devoid of culture and morals, whom Churchill once famously called a beastly people.
    This is ignorance. :shake: Read a history book on India's early civilizations, then get back to us.

  • ArthurbodhiArthurbodhi Mars Veteran
    edited March 2012
    Churchill full quote is "I hate Indians. They are a beastly people with a beastly religion."

    If really he said that I only can see ignorance and prejudge in thats words. And maybe fear.
  • vinlynvinlyn Colorado...for now Veteran
    Betaboy, your comment is very demeaning toward Hindus. While you may not like the culture, as a Buddhist I would hope you would be more appreciative of differences, rather than dismissive.
  • betaboybetaboy Veteran
    These are NOT my views. I said 'some people are of the view..." So I was thinking it through with Jesus' example. Hope this clarifies my position.
  • vinlynvinlyn Colorado...for now Veteran
    Okay, but the way your wrote your OP, your second sentence sounded like it was coming from you.
  • DaltheJigsawDaltheJigsaw Mountain View Veteran
    Sme people are of the view that the Buddha did not teach anything new and that his sole purpose was to civilize the Hindus. Hindus have never had a civilization, a people devoid of culture and morals, whom Churchill once famously called a beastly people. So considering all this, is it right to say that the Buddha's moral precepts were simply aimed at civilizing a degraded generation? Sort of like Jesus reforming Judaism, but that reformation becomes a new religion.
    What about Krishna?
  • JasonJason God Emperor Arrakis Moderator
    WTF??!!? :wtf:
    Yeah, I second that. WTF?!
  • DaltheJigsawDaltheJigsaw Mountain View Veteran
    WTF??!!? :wtf:
    Hindus have never had a civilization, a people devoid of culture and morals, whom Churchill once famously called a beastly people.
    This is ignorance. :shake: Read a history book on India's early civilizations, then get back to us.

    HAHA!:)
  • DaltheJigsawDaltheJigsaw Mountain View Veteran
    Okay, but the way your wrote your OP, your second sentence sounded like it was coming from you.
    Careful what you write! Will come to hunt you! FROM EXPERIENCE!
  • betaboybetaboy Veteran
    Sme people are of the view that the Buddha did not teach anything new and that his sole purpose was to civilize the Hindus. Hindus have never had a civilization, a people devoid of culture and morals, whom Churchill once famously called a beastly people. So considering all this, is it right to say that the Buddha's moral precepts were simply aimed at civilizing a degraded generation? Sort of like Jesus reforming Judaism, but that reformation becomes a new religion.
    What about Krishna?
    Who is Krishna, the mythical king of ancient India? Even if it is true, didn't he endorse the caste system, sati, and other diabolical practices of the ancient Hindus? How does it make him progressive, like the Buddha?
  • DaltheJigsawDaltheJigsaw Mountain View Veteran
    You have to read "The Upanishads" and The Bhagavad Gita." In order to answer your questions. There might be free books online. Google search.
  • DaltheJigsawDaltheJigsaw Mountain View Veteran
    Sme people are of the view that the Buddha did not teach anything new and that his sole purpose was to civilize the Hindus. Hindus have never had a civilization, a people devoid of culture and morals, whom Churchill once famously called a beastly people. So considering all this, is it right to say that the Buddha's moral precepts were simply aimed at civilizing a degraded generation? Sort of like Jesus reforming Judaism, but that reformation becomes a new religion.
    What about Krishna?
    Who is Krishna, the mythical king of ancient India? Even if it is true, didn't he endorse the caste system, sati, and other diabolical practices of the ancient Hindus? How does it make him progressive, like the Buddha?
    Definitely read "The Bhagavad Gita." There are many other books, but these will set the ground work. After you read one or the other or both, I suggest reading commentaries.
  • federicafederica Seeker of the clear blue sky... Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt Moderator
    I think that sums it up.
    anything further anyone feels should be added, let me know.
    Thanks all.
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