Re: What Role Does Buddha Play in Hinduism?
Originally Posted by
MahaHrada
Probably we diverged from the topic because Buddha does not play any significant role in modern Hinduism, even the conception of being a minor Avatar of Vishnu is accepted by very few Vaishnavas, and even in this role he is imagined to have used this avatara only to deceive the enemies of the devas with deluded teachings. Then he is mentionend in the Nath Sampradaya or the siddha tradition as one among the many siddhas that are worshipped as perfected Gurus. So overall Buddha has no role in Hinduism other than to represent delusion.
Agree with the above. I am curious to know which shrine had a picture of the Buddha? I cannot recall seeing one myself.
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