John Shaqi
Buddhist500 BCE – present

Buddhism and Gnosticism

Asia

Buddhologist Edward Conze (1966) has proposed that similarities existed between Buddhism and Gnosticism, a term deriving from the name Gnostics, which was given to a number of Christian sects. To the extent that Buddha taught the existence of evil inclinations that remain unconquered, or that require special spiritual knowledge to conquer, Buddhism has also qualified as Gnostic.

Buddhism and Gnosticism

Buddhologist Edward Conze (1966) has proposed that similarities existed between Buddhism and Gnosticism, a term deriving from the name Gnostics, which was given to a number of Christian sects. To the extent that Buddha taught the existence of evil inclinations that remain unconquered, or that require special spiritual knowledge to conquer, Buddhism has also qualified as Gnostic.

Pantheon: Buddhist Culture: Buddhist Civilization: Asia Period: 500 BCE – present

Source: Wikipedia

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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism_and_Gnosticism

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