Buddha And Christ

Author : Thich Nhat Hanh
Publisher : Random House
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781446491577

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Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh Pdf

'Thich Nhat Hanh is a holy man, for he is humble and devout. He is a scholar of immense intellectual capacity. His ideas for peace if applied, would build a monument of ecumenism, to world brotherhood, to humanity.' Martin Luther King, Jr. Budda and Jesus Christ, perhaps the two most pivotal figures in the history of humankind, each left behind a legacy of teachings and practices that have shaped the lives of billions of people over the course of two millennia. If they were to meet on the road today, what would each think of the other's spiritual views and practices? Thich Nhat Hanh has been part of a decades-long dialogue between the two greatest living contemplative traditions, and brings to Christianity an appreciation of its beauty that could be conveyed only by an outsider. In a lucid, meditative prose, he explores the crossroads of compassion and holiness at which Buddhism and Christianity meet, and reawakens our understanding of both.

Author : Marcus Borg
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2023-01-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781646044597

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Jesus and Buddha by Marcus Borg Pdf

Side-by-side examples that let you discover the teachings of Jesus and Buddha—and the striking similarities between them. This stunning collection is perfect for those curious about the influential teachers Jesus and Buddha, and their lessons of peace, love, patience, and kindness. Witness as two of the most holy beings meet in a thought-provoking encounter of the spirit. Compare the Bible verse: “Jesus knew all people and needed no one to testify about anyone; for he himself knew what was in everyone” (John 2.24-25) to the Buddhist scripture: “He was expert in knowing the thoughts and actions of living beings” (Vimalakirtinirdesha Sutra 2). Written by a renowned New Testament scholar and national bestselling author, and with an introduction by Jack Kornfield, Jesus and Buddha is a timeless testament to what makes us similar rather than different. With over 100 examples presented side by side, this is a perfect book for anyone interested in Christianity, Buddhism, mindfulness, meditation, and all ways of seeking enlightenment.

Author : Steve Cioccolanti
Publisher : Monarch Books
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781854249562

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From Buddha to Jesus by Steve Cioccolanti Pdf

Buddhism is not a way of harmony and cosmic unity, as Westerners tend to think. Although Buddhism is a rapidly rising religion in the West, few Westerners know what Buddhism is like from the inside. Steve, who made the journey from Buddhism to Christ, explains the Buddhist mind-set and worldview, and makes useful points of comparison.

Author : Hooper, Richard
Publisher : Hampton Roads Publishing
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781571746801

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Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, and Lao Tzu by Hooper, Richard Pdf

Draws parallels between different religious faiths by presenting side-by-side comparisons of four leaders' teachings on topics such as knowledge, suffering, death, and liberation, along with commentaries for each topic.

Author : F. H. Hilliard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000484410

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The Buddha, The Prophet and the Christ by F. H. Hilliard Pdf

Originally published in 1956, this book brings together from the canonical writings of Buddhism, Islam and Christianity the most important of the passages in which the view of the Founder is reflected. It aims to let each of the sacred traditions tell its own story and only such comments have been added as seem necessary to bring out the full significance of the passage quoted. The final chapter summarizes some of the difficult questions which arise from a comparison of the extracts from the 3 traditions.

Author : Paul F. Knitter
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781780742489

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Without Buddha I Could Not be a Christian by Paul F. Knitter Pdf

An honest, unflinching tale of re-finding one's faith, from one of the world's most famous theologians Without Buddha I Could Not Be a Christian narrates how esteemed theologian, Paul F. Knitter overcame a crisis of faith by looking to Buddhism for inspiration. From prayer to how Christianity views life after death, Knitter argues that a Buddhist standpoint can encourage a more person-centred conception of Christianity, where individual religious experience comes first, and liturgy and tradition second. Moving and revolutionary, this book will inspire Christians everywhere.

Author : Thundy
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004378827

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Buddha and Christ by Thundy Pdf

The infancy narratives of the gospels of Matthew and Luke appear as a magnificent mosaic of allusions not only to the Hebrew Bible but also to Buddhist and Hindu religious traditions. Professor Thundy argues that many details of the infancy gospels as well as the rest of the gospels can be clarified by the Buddhist and Hindu scriptures. In this sense, the gospels are Eastern religious texts. Buddha and Christ covers the following topics in order: methodology of study, priority of Indian texts vis-à-vis Christian gospels, parallels of the birth narratives of Buddha and Jesus, uniqueness of Indian parallels, the Gnostic context of the Christian gospels, and contacts between India and the West in antiquity. Multicultural studies such as this encourage ecumenism and mutual understanding in East-West dialogues as well as reinforcing the view that the gospels should be taken seriously as Eastern religious texts.

Author : Acharya S
Publisher : Adventures Unlimited Press
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Buddha (The concept)
ISBN : 1931882312

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Suns of God by Acharya S Pdf

Unlike many modern historians, Perry was a diffusionist who believed that modern civilization began in Egypt and was spread via ships to Indonesia, the Pacific Islands, and even to North America. Perry traces the origin of megalithic culture starting in Egypt, and then across the Pacific. Searching for gold, obsidian, and pearls, they travelled across the Pacific to the American Southwest and Mexico.

Author : Rose Drew
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781136673276

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Buddhist and Christian? by Rose Drew Pdf

"This is a detailed exploration of Buddhist Christian dual belonging, engaging - from both Buddhist and Christian perspectives - the questions that arise, and drawing on extensive interviews with well-known individuals in the vanguard of this important and growing phenomenon. The issue is pressing insofar the last century has witnessed a gradual but profound transformation of the West's religious landscape. In today's context of diversity, people are often influenced by more than one religion. Multireligious identities are consequently on the rise. At one end of the spectrum are those who identify themselves as fully belonging to more than one tradition. One of the most prevalent combinations is Christianity and Buddhism This book addresses central and fundamental questions. How is it possible to be authentically Buddhist and authentically Christian when, for example, God is central to Christianity yet absent from Buddhism; when Christians have faith in Jesus Christ while Buddhists take refuge in the Buddha; when Christians hope for heaven and Buddhists hope for nirvana; and when Buddhists and Christians engage in different practices? Are those who identify themselves as belonging to both traditions profoundly irrational, religiously schizophrenic, or perhaps just spiritually superficial? Or is it possible somehow to reconcile the thought and practice of Buddhism and Christianity in such a way that one can be deeply committed to both? And if it is possible, will the influence of Buddhist Christians on each of these traditions be something to be regretted or celebrated?"--

Author : Ernest Valea
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-09
Category : Buddhism
ISBN : 143921722X

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The Buddha and the Christ - Reciprocal Views by Ernest Valea Pdf

This book is intended as an exercise in comparative religion for both Buddhists and Christians. The author assesses how the teachings of the Buddha and the Christ relate to each other, what they have in common and what is different, and how the teachings of each would work in the context of the teachings of the other. Could we see the Buddha and the Christ as complementary religious teachers of our world, or as fulfilling a similar spiritual need in different parts of the world? Could one have a kind of "double spiritual citizenship" by acknowledging both as his or her spiritual teacher? Or would such a claim mean having a religious citizenship that is in fact neither Buddhist nor Christian?

Author : Robert Elinor
Publisher : Weatherhill, Incorporated
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Art
ISBN : UVA:X004420258

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Buddha & Christ by Robert Elinor Pdf

Exploring the visual images produced by two of the world's great religions, this text considers the cultural and spiritual translations that inform and support them, focusing on three key principles. Firstly, it looks at how these images embody history, myth and doctrine, offering a comparative introduction to Buddhism and Christianity. Secondly, it invites readers to see similarities and differences between the images as local inflections of a universal archetype, and the basis for dialogue between two faiths. Finally it aims to make some of the world's most profound and moving art more accessible by illustrating and explaining its patterns and styles.

Author : Donald S. Lopez,Steven C. Rockefeller
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1987-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0887064019

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The Christ and the Bodhisattva by Donald S. Lopez,Steven C. Rockefeller Pdf

In this book, the authors explore and reconsider the contemporary significance of the Christ and the Bodhisattva. The volume includes essays by three eminent Christian theologians, Langdon Gilkey, Brother David Steindl-Rast, and Ann Belford Ulanov, that explore the significance of the Christ from the perspectives of the Roman Catholic contemplative tradition, modern depth psychology, and liberal Protestantism. Drawing on information previously unavailable in English, three distinguished scholars of Buddhism, Robert Thurman, Luis Gomez, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, investigate the significance of the Bodhisattva in India, East Asian, and Tibet. A substantive introduction sets the historical background for the Christ in Christianity and the Bodhisattva in Buddhism. Contributors' essays enhance our understanding of current presuppositions, problems, and prospects for the Buddhist-Christian dialogue.

Author : Ravi Zacharias
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781588601148

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The Lotus and the Cross by Ravi Zacharias Pdf

Popular scholar Ravi Zacharias sets a captivating scene between Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha in the first book of the Conversations with Jesus series. Have you ever wondered what Jesus would say to Mohammed? Or Buddha? Or Oscar Wilde? Maybe you have a friend who practices another religion or admires a more contemporary figure. Drop in on a conversation between Jesus and some well-known individuals whose search for the meaning of life took them in many directions--and influenced millions. Through dialogue between Christ and Gautama Buddha, Zacharias reveals Jesus' warm, impassioned concern for all people and explores God's true nature.

Author : Paul Knitter ,Roger Haight
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608336173

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Jesus & Buddha by Paul Knitter ,Roger Haight Pdf

Author : Ralph Covell
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2004-01-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781592445332

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Confucius, the Buddha, and Christ by Ralph Covell Pdf

To understand the position of Christianity in China today, one must review and assess the long sweep of the history - over thirteen hundred years - of the Christian faith in China. Confucius, the Buddha, and Christ does that and addresses the essential question of why Christianity over all those centuries has remained foreign to the Chinese - why it has remained an outsider never able really to enter the warp and woof of Chinese life. Dr. Covell's book details and analyzes the history of Nestorians, Catholics, and Protestants, who, in various eras, have tried unsuccessfully to knit Christianity into the fabric of Chinese culture. He argues that Christianity's failure to become Chines has two roots: its foreign connections and its foreign message. Works have been written to address the history of one or another of the waves of missionary activity in China. This book is unique in that it puts together and assesses the core of Christianity - it's message and form - in its varied contexts over more than a millennium of Chinese history. What was preached? How? Why did it fail? Also studied here is the only major attempt to Christianize China from within - the Taiping Movement in the mid-nineteenth century. Confucius, the Buddha, and Christ is a thoroughly-documented, in-depth case study of contextualization - the most significant theme in contemporary world mission studies. It is deceptive, not prescriptive. Its historical perspective opens the door to the only way that other Christians can wisely relate to Chinese Christianity, whether in the People's Republic or in the worldwide Chinese diaspora.