September 26, 2024 – A

Once the Buddha died 
and his followers got their hands
on distributing his teachings,
Buddhism diverged into Who Says So?

I have no idea of how many variants 
of Buddhism there are,
or have been through the ages,
but a Google search will take you there.

Who Speaks For The Buddha?
Who Says So?

It's like asking 
"Who speaks for the Christ?"

Irenaeus the Bishop (Butcher) of Lion
took it upon himself to speak
for Christianity
and the Church of Rome,
persecuting the Gnostics
by burning them at the stake,
and paving the way for  
"One Holy and Apostolic Church "
and however many varieties
of Christianity that have developed 
through the ages
(Google it!).

Who Speaks for Christ?
Who Says so?

People argue about the variations
of Buddhism and Christianity 
as though there is a definitive word
regarding the Absolute Truth.
There is only a massive amount of opinion
in the matter.

And Those Who Think They Know Best
still go about declaring heresy
here and there.
As if they have more than a
self-declared right to do so!

Who Says So?
How does anyone know
that they know
what they are talking about?

Faith, these days, 
is more than faith in the Christ 
or faith in the Buddha.
It is faith in Who Says So?
And that could be anyone 
with a microphone these days!