Buddhism, Hinduism, and Zoroastrianism
From the Writings and Utterances of `Abdu'l-Baha:
Buddha also established a new religion, and Confucius renewed morals
and ancient virtues, but their institutions have been entirely
destroyed. The beliefs and rites of the Buddhists and
Confucianists have not continued in accordance with their fundamental
teachings. The founder of Buddhism was a wonderful soul. He
established the Oneness of God, but later the original principles of
His doctrines gradually disappeared, and ignorant customs and
ceremonials arose and increased until they finally ended in the worship
of statues and images.
(`Abdu'l-Baha: Some Answered Questions, p. 165)
The Message of Krishna is the message of love. All God's prophets have brought the message of love.
(`Abdu'l-Baha: Paris Talks, p. 35)
Blessed souls whether Moses, Jesus, Zoroaster, Krishna, Buddha,
Confucius, or Muhammad were the cause of the illumination of the world
of humanity.
(`Abdu'l-Baha: Japan Will Turn Ablaze, p. 45)
From Letters Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi:
The nine religions to which you have referred include both the Babi and
the Baha'i Dispensations, Baha'u'llah being the ninth Prophet in the
series. The other Prophets included are Zoroaster, Krishna,
Moses, the Christ, Muhammad, Buddha, the Prophet of the Sabaeans Whose
name is unrecorded, the Bab and Baha'u'llah.... Buddha appeared
in the Adamic cycle.
(Shoghi Effendi: Buddha, Krishna, Zoroaster, p. 20)
Regarding your questions: the only reason there is not more
mention of the Asiatic Prophets is because Their names seem to be lost
in the mists of ancient history. Buddha is mentioned, and
Zoroaster, in our Scriptures - both non-Jewish Prophets or
non-Semitic Prophets. We are taught there always have been
Manifestations of God, but we do not have any record of Their names.
(Shoghi Effendi: Buddha, Krishna, Zoroaster, p. 22)
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