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Summary: Similar But Different
Review: This is a collection of sayings comparing Christianity with Buddhism. This book is quite easy to read, but its brevity and lack of commentary leave the reader guessing at times. There is one Christian saying or concept on one page, the similar Buddhist saying on the other. For all the similarities between the two religions, there are as many differences, sometimes subtle in nature, also. I recommend a serious look as opposed to a quick glance while immersing oneself in these pages or the separating lines will become blurry quickly. I found the "miraculous" things of Buddha interesting and as a Christian had to refrain myself from a judgmental attitude because of the fact. Faith is a deep concept in spite of the focus of faith, but it took me years to understand that. With all that said, this book will give you a flavor of the two great religions to start you in a comparitive study, but to stop here in my opinion would be foolish. There just isn't enough meat here to go with the potatoes.
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Summary: excellent and accessible
Review: This little book, in its utter simplicity, says much more than a scholarly text ever could. The parallel sayings mutually inform each other, broadening and deepening the message of each. The design presents profound teachings in a simple, direct and highly accessible manner-uncluttered with intrusive rational discussion. Like good poetry, its profundity is in its silence.
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Summary: A wonderful meditative tool for ecumenism
Review: This lovely book works beautifully as a meditation aid, or for those searching for the essence of two of the world's great faiths, Christianity and Buddhism. It is astonishing to discover just how much the two religious leaders had in common, just how universal certain core truths really are.One minor quibble, however: I am not sure how our Islamic sisters and brothers would feel hearing Jesus and Buddha being described as *the* two greatest religious figures of human history. Surely, Muhammed must be up there as well? Nonetheless, this book is fascinating and excellent reading for contemplation.
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Summary: A wonderful meditative tool for ecumenism
Review: This lovely book works beautifully as a meditation aid, or for those searching for the essence of two of the world's great faiths, Christianity and Buddhism. It is astonishing to discover just how much the two religious leaders had in common, just how universal certain core truths really are. One minor quibble, however: I am not sure how our Islamic sisters and brothers would feel hearing Jesus and Buddha being described as *the* two greatest religious figures of human history. Surely, Muhammed must be up there as well? Nonetheless, this book is fascinating and excellent reading for contemplation.
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