Do Buddhists believe in higher powers?

As Hindus believe Buddha was a form of Vishnu, do Hindus also use the scriptures that Buddhists use?

  • 1) eg. the Tripitaka, lotus sutra, heart sutra etc.)? What sciptures do Hindus use in relation to Buddha? 2) How many Hindus believe Buddha is Vishnu's avatar? 3) Do Hindus say (Theravada) Buddhists are 'wrong' for saying Buddha was an ordinary human being, an agnostic/atheist, who died and entered nirvana never to return?

  • Answer:

    The wise Gods rarely tend to proclaim themselves. Its usually the warmongers and their ilk who are boasters. The Buddha is the supreme spirit and wisdom in mortal form akin to all other prophets, messiahs and saints of peace.

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