Who was older, Hongjun, the ancestor of Taoism, or Tathagata, the Buddha? thanks
Hongjun and Tathagata were both important figures in Buddhism, but there was no direct competition between the two, so they could not be directly compared. Hongjun was a god in Taoism. He was regarded as the creator of heaven and earth and the master of all things. In Taoism, he was regarded as a supreme existence with unparalleled strength and wisdom. The Tathagata was an important figure in Buddhism and was considered the incarnation of Buddha (Brahma), the epitome of all wisdom. In Buddhism, he was regarded as the creator and ruler of the universe and the savior of all sentient beings. Although Hongjun and Tathagata were both deities in Buddhism, their positions and functions were different, so it was impossible to directly compare them.
What is the relationship between Buddha Tathagata and Patriarch Hongjun?
Some people believed that Buddha Rulai was Daoist Myriad Treasures and his master was Sect Master Tongtian. Then Patriarch Hongjun was Sect Master Tongtian's master, and Buddha Rulai was Patriarch Hongjun's grand-disciple. According to a saying in the primeval world, Patriarch Hongjun's master was the founder of the primordial spirit. The second disciple of the founder of the primordial spirit, Patriarch Hunkun, had a disciple, Daoist Jieyin. Rulai had been enlightened by Daoist Jieyin to become a Buddha. If Daoist Jieyin had to call Patriarch Hongjun uncle when he saw him, Rulai would call Patriarch Hongjun granduncle. However, there were also rumors that Buddha Rulai was on equal footing when he first met Patriarch Hongjun. The status of Buddha Rulai's master should be above Patriarch Hongjun. However, the former theory had more basis in the traditional mythological system.
Is Shakyamuni Buddha the Tathagata Buddha?
In Buddhism, there was no such thing as the exact title of Buddha. This name was mostly misguided by movies and television dramas. " Tathagata " is one of the ten titles of Buddha. We can call Shakyamuni Buddha Shakyamuni Tathagata, but we can't call him Shakyamuni Buddha. The Tathagata Buddha in literature such as Journey to the West was based on Sakyamuni Buddha, but this was an image created by literature, which was different from the concept of orthodox Buddhism. "Let go and become a Buddha, draw your saber!" The novel is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Tathagata Buddha, Prabhutaratna Buddha, Baosheng Buddha
The Tathagata Buddha was a master of the Buddhist world from the famous ancient China supernatural novel, Journey to the West. His character was based on the Sakyamuni Buddha in the history of orthodox Buddhism. In Journey to the West, he was the supreme leader of the Western Buddhist Kingdom. Prabhutaratna Buddha was the name of Buddha in the Lotus Sutra. It was also translated as Dabao Buddha and Baosheng Buddha. He was the leader of the Eastern Baojing World. In the past, when he practiced the Bodhisattva Way, he swore that after he became a Buddha and died, wherever the Lotus Sutra was preached in the ten directions of the world, it would appear from the ground to prove the true meaning of this sutra. When Shakyamuni Buddha was preaching the Lotus Sutra, seven pagodas surged out from the ground and stood in the air. Inside the pagoda, the Tathagata sat on the seat of the master, his whole body posture as if he had entered meditation, and was divided into half seats and Buddha. Although there might be some discussions about the relationship between Taoist Duo Bao and the Tathagata Buddha in some mythological systems, the Buddha Duo Bao and the Tathagata Buddha had their own clear role definition and identity in different Buddhist scriptures and mythological novels. " The Golden Light of the Nine Realms Is Here for You " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The Buddha of Heaven, Tathagata
Rulai Di was a virtual character of the Thunderbolt Puppet Show. He was the founder of the Cloud Drum Thunder Peak and was rumored to be the leader of the Four Realms Buddhist Sects. He was also the leader of the three main streams of the Four Realms Buddhist Sect. He had a rigorous personality and knew how to adapt flexibly. He followed the strict Buddhist Dharma and also paid attention to reason. With the Buddhist Commandment Blade as the foundation of Buddhist martial arts, his strength was above One Page Book and Qing Haichao. In the past, Rulai Di and Brahma had a mutual understanding due to the exchange of ideologies. When Cloud Drum Thunder Peak was first established, he had asked Brahma to leave behind a summoning order to establish the rules that the four realms had to abide by. Its weapon was the Buddha's Xingchana. It was a Demon Suppressing Ring Blade forged by the Buddha's Heaven-Forging Technique. It was also the holy weapon of the Cloud Drum Thunder Peak. It was originally sealed in the Pardon Blade Rock, the highest symbol of the Cloud Drum Thunder Peak, to stop killing. Later, it was opened to fight against the Demon Prince. In addition, in the settings of the Nine Realms, there was a saying that Rulai Xuesha was the combination of Rulai Di and Rulai Ghost. " The Golden Light of the Nine Realms Is Here for You " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Is there a Hongjun in orthodox Taoism?
There was no Hongjun in orthodox Taoism. In Taoism, Hongjun was one of the celestial beings in Buddhism, described as the creator and protector of the universe. Although Hongjun existed in Taoism, he was not a real person, but a mythical figure.
Who was more powerful? Who was more powerful between Patriarch Hongjun and Tathagata Buddha in the novel?
According to the descriptions in the Heavenly Dao Rampage Record and My Senior Brother is Too Stable, Patriarch Hongjun and Tathagata Buddha were both top existences among the gods. They both had immeasurable divine powers and strength. Therefore, it was difficult to determine who was stronger. However, in these two novels, the existence of Buddha seemed to be more important. He often published his teachings on various occasions and educated all living beings. Therefore, judging from the description of the plot, perhaps Tathagata Buddha was more powerful. But in general, the two gods were very powerful existences. No matter who was more powerful, they were all legendary figures in myths and legends, worthy of respect and admiration. I hope you like my answer. Muah ~
The Tathagata Buddha in Journey to the West
The image of the Buddha in the animation Journey to the West originated from the classic China novel Journey to the West. The prototype of his character was the most famous Buddha in the history of orthodox Buddhism, Sakyamuni Buddha. In the anime, the Tathagata Buddha was the supreme being of the Buddhist world. He was the initiator of the cause of obtaining Buddhist scriptures and the highest leader of the Buddhist Kingdom of the Western Heaven. He had boundless magical power, omniscience, and wisdom. He was in charge of all the gods of Buddhism. Although he had a supreme status and powerful magic power, he was fully secularized in the author's works. He had personality characteristics similar to secular people, such as humor, witty language, vanity, respect for power, good at planning, meticulous thinking, and also protecting subordinates and greed for money. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
The Buddha of Heaven, Ghost Tathagata
The Heavenly Buddha was a virtual character in the Thunderbolt Puppet Show. He was the highest leader of the Heavenly Buddha's hometown and the Li clan. He had the ability to transform into the Five Phases to save the world. His body had been refined, and his body was neither male nor female. He was the Sinful Buddha who was famous for carrying thousands of sins and making supreme vows. Because of his special cultivation method, he had a strong spiritual cleanliness. He held a resolute attitude towards evil and evil. He was also a war faction and protected the common people and the Heavenly Buddha's hometown with extreme methods. After the Seal of Stopping War was placed, the Buddha of Heaven forgot about the worldly affairs of the Great Battle of Foli and returned to the Origin of Good and Evil to cultivate. However, due to the secret manipulation of the Blood Puppet Master, the forgotten past swept over and began a rugged fate. Gui Rulai was also a character in the Thunderbolt Puppet Show, and his experience was more complicated. Due to the influence of the Sin-Cleansing Rhinoceros Horn, Rulai Di lost control and reverted to his former tyrannical form, becoming a ghost. His head was covered in skeleton relics, and his entire body emitted an evil demonic aura. His actions were biased towards the extreme. When the divine wind destroyed the sky, the sin-cleansing rhinoceros horn transformed after completing the thousand-sin sacrifice of blood. The Ghost Tathagata picked up the weapon of evil again and walked the path of killing to prove the Tao. Later, the character of Gui Rulai experienced many changes, such as the transformation of his form with Rulai Di, the battle with other characters, and the development of a series of stories. " The Golden Light of the Nine Realms Is Here for You " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Patriarch Hongjun, founder of Taoism
There was no clear answer as to whether Patriarch Hongjun was the founder of Taoism. Patriarch Hongjun was mentioned in some novels and myths as the ancestor of Taoism, but there was no clear evidence that he was the founder of Taoism. Therefore, it was impossible to determine whether Patriarch Hongjun was the founder of Taoism. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of " A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality "!
Taishang of Taoism and Hongjun of Xuanmen
Taoist Hongjun founded the Celestial Sect of Wonders and was the Supreme Sect Leader. He took in Laozi, Heavenly Lord Yuanshi, and Sect Leader Tongtian, three disciples at the Primordial Chaos Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal Realm. The plot related to Li Changsheng mentioned in the work " Grand Taoist " was not directly related to Daoist Hongjun's Xuanmen. The information obtained so far did not show any specific connection between the two. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!