How to refute the claim that the Buddha was an "avatar" of Vishnu?
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The easy way:
Ask for scriptural evidence for the claim. There is no reference in any Hindoo scripture as an evidence to this.
The difficult way:
Show that it is not possible using Buddhist ideas of Annata.
Easiest way:
Stay away from these arguments. I know where this is coming from. This is not disprovable or provable no matter how much you argue.
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Like @Friedrick say, just stay away from those useless arguments.
And remember one thing: the Dharma is not for arguing.
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