Zen Buddhism practices meditation in order to turn their focus to one of the many gods or spirits of the aspects of Buddhism. They also worship shrines to the original Buddha. Christianity, however, worships only one God and believes he is supreme ruler over all creation.
2. What is the nature of the world?
All people must direct their sufferings to peace and get rid of all desires, for they are the key to all pain. If one finds true peace, then they will forever live in that state. Christians believe that all people are born in sin and we are to live as much as we can, hand in hand with the Lord.
3. Where do I fit in the universe?
Buddhists believe they are to move away from all of their desires, and center themselves around the worship of those who will bring them peace and aid them in complete meditation in order to achieve the highest state of enlightenment and meditation. In Christianity, we believe that God placed each human on the earth to act as stewards and to take care of the world to the best of our ability, giving God all of the glory.
4. What is the problem with humanity and what is the solution? In Buddhism, the problem with humanity is that humans focus too much on fighting and on the negative, violence, and suffering in the world and not surrounding themselves with peace. The solution for this would be meditation and complete dedication to the rituals and prayers to the peace gods. Christians believe that the problem with humanity is sin and the solution is salvation through Christ and devotion to his Word.
5. What happens after death?
Buddhists believe that those who achieve the eightfold path will eventually move on to the enlightened state of Nirvana, where they have everlasting peace. Christianity believes that those who accept Jesus Christ into their hearts as their personal Lord and Saviour, living the life God has called them to, will have everlasting life with Him in Heaven.
(Picture: Mythological dimension/Doctrinal dimension - Mythological creatures surrounding a divinity in Zen Buddhism)
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