Buddhist-Meditation-Systematic-and-Practical

prove helpful to the Western Buddhist meditator.
In my opinion, the Buddhists of the West should
re-estimate the value of Christianity, from its being an
independent religion, to a dependent doctrine of
''heaven-and-man yana" as a foundation of Buddhism.
Saying this to the listener and writer: "Well, you
may not agree with this, but first please hear what I
have to say as the subject is a long one," Mr. Chen
then proceeded to give some principles of his
re-evaluation:
1. Jehovah would surely be a protector of the Buddha.
As we have noted, in the Avatamsaka Sutra, Lord
Buddha said that many gods assembled to protect him,
even minor deities, so why should not the Christian God
do likewise?
2. Jesus is a good example of one who helps others,
having some characteristics of a Bodhisattva—perhaps
one early in his career.
3. Jesus has said that he comes to take away the sins of
the world, that is, those relating to "heaven-and-man
yana." This he can surely do if he is worshipped. But he
cannot take away the effects of unwholesome actions
committed by men against the Buddha and his Holy
Dharma. Christ cannot help here.
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