Re: Correct to have demolished Budhdhist temples to build Hindu temples?
Namaste,
Originally Posted by
satay
Buddhism indeed has a large following in India; dharmasaa is the home of dalai lama! Many historic temples and monasteries are maintained by indian buddhists and the indian government. For instance, Bodhgaya is very well maintained and is visited by buddhists from all over the world. Same thing for monastery in dharmsala.
Sometimes, internet discussion gives a distorted view of the actual reality on the ground. What Satay says is correct. In fact, Buddha is considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu by a large section of Hindus. I can tell you one interesting instance :
I had gone for Pitri Shraaddh to Gaya a few years back. This is a very elaborate and tiring ritual as many of you might know. At the end of the whole process when you have completed all the rituals, the Panda and the priest ask you to seek blessings of the elders/gods and then visit some Teertha. I had not much time with me to go to some teerth out of Gaya. On this the Panda and Priest asked us to visit Bodh Gaya as a Teerth and seek Lord Buddha's blessings ! We did exactly the same and that was quite satisfying.
So, there is no iota of doubt that Buddha is considered an avataar of Vishnu by a very large section of Hindus but "Internet Hindus" are something different.
OM
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