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  • The Matrix's Buddhist Jesus

    05/17/2003 3:34:09 PM PDT · by AgThorn · 19 replies · 1,067+ views
    beliefnet.com ^ | May 16, 2003 | Laura Sheahen
    Neo (Keanu Reeves) fights Matrix henchmen. | Jasin Boland, Warner Bros. The Matrix's Buddhist Jesus 'The Matrix Reloaded' is a field day for Joseph Campbell types. Does all the religious imagery work? By Laura Sheahen Religion scholar Huston Smith tells the story of the Buddha being asked, "What are you?" The Buddha replies "I am awake." Centuries later, so is Keanu Reeves. Human beings who, like Buddha, see beyond the illusory--who are enlightened--are the rock stars of "The Matrix Reloaded," the sequel to 1999's technoclassic "The Matrix." They wear robes. They intone meditative speeches. They know that what we...