Starting in 1980 I started studying Mahayana Buddhism (the Middle Path) and Vajrayana Buddhism (The Lightning Path) Vajrayana Buddhism is associated with "Instant Enlightenment"
So, i now consider myself to be a Mystical Christian Tibetan Buddhist (Mystical Christian as that is how I was raised in California and Tibetan Buddhism which also suited my mind stream by taking me into Enlightenment. Also Christianity doesn't consider Buddhism to be a religion only a Religious philosophy so there is no conflict between Christianity and Buddhism as a direct result. So, many Christian priests and Christian ministers and people very educated in college who are both Christians and Buddhists all over the world.
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Hinduism and Vajrayana Buddhism, Shambala is a mythical, utopian
kingdom located in the Himalayas. While it is primarily revered as the
prophesied birthplace of Kalki (the final incarnation of Lord Vishnu), Maitreya is also widely prophesied to be its king or spiritual ruler, tasked with ushering in a new Golden Age.
The Role of Maitreya in Shambala
- Future Buddha & King: In many traditions, Maitreya (the future Buddha) is inextricably linked to the hidden kingdom of Shambala. Prophecies suggest he will serve as its spiritual leader, watching over the realm while humanity endures the dark age of Kali Yuga.
- The Return to the World: According to the Wikipedia on Maitreya, once human morality reaches its lowest point, Lord Kalki and King Maitreya will emerge from Shambhala to vanquish evil forces. Together, they will lead humanity into the Satya Yuga (a worldwide era of truth, peace, and enlightenment).
Textual Roots & Perspectives
- Hindu Texts: The arrival of Kalki and his residency in Shambala is prominently recorded in ancient Hindu scriptures such as the Pratha Cultural School.
- Buddhist Tantras: The connection between Shambala and Maitreya is also heavily emphasized in Tibetan Buddhist texts like the Kalachakra Tantra.
- Modern Interpretation: However, it is worth noting that some modern practitioners on the Beast's Lair Forums point out that the exact pairing of "Maitreya" and "King of Shambala" has been most strongly popularized by recent Western esoteric and Theosophical organizations.
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In Hinduism, Maitreya is prophesied to be the king of Shambala, [6] which is also prophesied to be the birthplace of the Kalki Avatar.
both the 25th Kalki King and the Buddha Maitreya are "prophesied future saviours who will fix things big time".
14 answers · Top answer: As far as I can tell, this association was developed by the Theosophical Society ...
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