Tracing the Human Roots of Spirituality: A Comparative Study of Buddhism and Early Christianity

This article investigates fascinating parallels between early Buddhism and Christianity, exploring how Jesus’ teachings may reflect human-centered spiritual principles later mythologized by religious institutions. Including the controversial “lost years” of Jesus, it offers a fresh, logical perspective on the evolution of religious thought.

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Journal
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2025-11-29
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17761323
Primary Topic
Indian and Buddhist Studies
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Tracing the Human Roots of Spirituality: A Comparative Study of Buddhism and Early Christianity

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Indian and Buddhist Studies
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Tracing the Human Roots of Spirituality: A Comparative Study of Buddhism and Early Christianity

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Abstract

This article investigates fascinating parallels between early Buddhism and Christianity, exploring how Jesus’ teachings may reflect human-centered spiritual principles later mythologized by religious institutions. Including the controversial “lost years” of Jesus, it offers a fresh, logical perspective on the evolution of religious thought.

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