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Ganesha

JuanJuan
edited January 2010 in Buddhism Basics
I always a particular feeling when it comes to Ganesha. I don't why but the image of Ganesha and what it represents always brought me peace.
I know there's a relationship between Ganesha and Buddhism but I have no idea what it is.
Can you explain me please? :D

Comments

  • PietroPumokinPietroPumokin
    edited January 2010
    i cannot explain you, you have to explain yourself!
    ha ha
    just kidding
    but to be honest, i have no idea what you are talking about
    but i like your shirt anyways
  • 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
    edited January 2010
    Juan wrote: »
    I always a particular feeling when it comes to Ganesha. I don't why but the image of Ganesha and what it represents always brought me peace.
    I know there's a relationship between Ganesha and Buddhism but I have no idea what it is.
    Can you explain me please? :D

    No, there is no connection between Ganesha and Buddhism. Ganesh is a Hindu God. The Buddha was born into Hinduism, but when he began his teaching, he did not ascribe directly to any specific calling.
    Hindus consider the Buddha a God.
    We don't.
    And neither did he, for that matter.

    but I have a fondness for Ganesha, too.....Heavy cool dude!
  • PalzangPalzang Veteran
    edited January 2010
    Actually there is a connection, Fede. Ganesh has been adopted as a protector in Tibetan Buddhism. Most of our protectors were "borrowed" from other religions. Most of the wrathful protectors were Bon deities that were brought into the Buddhist fold as part of the acculturation process in Tibet after Padmasambhava came there.

    Palzang
  • shenpennangwashenpennangwa
    edited January 2010
    Palzang wrote: »
    Actually there is a connection, Fede. Ganesh has been adopted as a protector in Tibetan Buddhism. Most of our protectors were "borrowed" from other religions. Most of the wrathful protectors were Bon deities that were brought into the Buddhist fold as part of the acculturation process in Tibet after Padmasambhava came there.

    Palzang


    Many of the primary Dharmapala's are of Indian Buddhist origins.
    A lot of the "samaya-bound" guardians are Bon converts though.
  • 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
    edited January 2010
    I do apologise, I had no idea, Pally.
    Thank you for educating me!

    I take it all back, Juan - !! :D
  • PalzangPalzang Veteran
    edited January 2010
    As LesC just said to me, you're forgiven, daughter. Go and sin no more...

    :p

    Palzang
  • potopoto
    edited January 2010
    Palzang is correct. I have a Tibetan statue of Ganesha myself...

    TBH, I've had an interest in Ganesha ever since seeing Ganesha statues drinking milk in the 90's.
  • PalzangPalzang Veteran
    edited January 2010
    That reminds me, I did visit a cave in Nepal (Parphing) where there are 21 Taras and a Ganesh self-emanating from solid rock.

    Palzang
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