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In Asian spiritual traditions the mountain traditionally symbolises meditation while the ocean signifies compassion. Jean-Yves Leloup uses this metaphor to compare Buddhist and Christian approaches to meditation and compassion to reveal the similarities and divergences of these profound practices. Emphasising their complementary nature, Leloup describes how Jesus and Buddha are necessary to one another and how together they form a complete system: Jesus as awakening through love, and Buddha as awakening through meditation. Where Buddha represents the forests, Jesus represents the trees. Buddha is brother to the universe, whereas Jesus is brother to humanity. Nevertheless, these two religious traditions have a profound common ground. Compassion is central to Buddhism, and meditation practices have been central to many Christian traditions. Both view murder, theft and the destructive use of sexuality as great barriers to realizing our essential being, and both agree on the need to rise above them. Here, however, Leloup suggests that both faiths could benefit from the precepts of the other. The complementary aspects of Christianity and Buddhism offer the possibility for a truly profound ecumenical religion whose interfaith relations are based on deep understanding of the true meaning and practice of meditation and compassion and not merely shared goodwill. · Compares Zen meditation with the Greek Orthodox practice of Hesychasm (prayer of the heart) · Shows how Buddha and Jesus represent the distinct yet complementary values of meditation and compassion
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Jean-Yves Leloup is a theologian, French Orthodox priest, Coptic translator and founder of the Institute of Other Civilization Studies and the International College of Therapists. His other books in English include the bestselling The Gospel of Mary Magdalene, The Gospel of Thomas, The Gospel of Philip, Judas and Jesus, and The Sacred Embrace of Jesus and Mary. He lives in France.
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Compassion and Meditation
23 Jan 2011
Format:Paperback
This review originally appeared on The Magical Buffet website on 8/12/09.
I'm not entirely sure of the statistical accuracy, but according to Adherents.com there are roughly 376 million Buddhists worldwide, with the 2008 Pew Survey saying there are roughly 2 million Buddhists in America. Even if these surveys aren't entirely accurate, it's safe to sum up that there are a whole lotta' Buddhists out there. And yet, how much do most of us Americans know about this religion? I'll admit that despite penning an article here and there that discuss a facet of the faith, I don't know that much. I'm guessing many of you guys reading this don't know much either.
Is Buddhism an exotic religion, filled with themes and ideas that are alien to our predominately Christian nation? Not according to Jean-Yves Leloup, author of "Compassion and Meditation: The Spiritual Dynamic Between Buddhism and Christianity".
Leloup weaves a soothing tapestry between Buddhist and Christian thought. The author shows that compassion and spiritual integrity can be found easily in both faiths, and that the Buddhist practice of meditation and the Christian tradition of hesychast is a profound tie that binds.
"Compassion and Meditation" is meant to be a meaningful examination of the similarities of the two faiths (which it is), but it also serves as an introduction to many basic Buddhist concepts, and the presumably (I hadn't heard of it before this book.) little heard of practice of hesychast.
If you're looking to learn a little about Buddhism, and see a side of Christianity that is rarely discussed, this book is a must read.
I'm not entirely sure of the statistical accuracy, but according to Adherents.com there are roughly 376 million Buddhists worldwide, with the 2008 Pew Survey saying there are roughly 2 million Buddhists in America. Even if these surveys aren't entirely accurate, it's safe to sum up that there are a whole lotta' Buddhists out there. And yet, how much do most of us Americans know about this religion? I'll admit that despite penning an article here and there that discuss a facet of the faith, I don't know that much. I'm guessing many of you guys reading this don't know much either.
Is Buddhism an exotic religion, filled with themes and ideas that are alien to our predominately Christian nation? Not according to Jean-Yves Leloup, author of "Compassion and Meditation: The Spiritual Dynamic Between Buddhism and Christianity".
Leloup weaves a soothing tapestry between Buddhist and Christian thought. The author shows that compassion and spiritual integrity can be found easily in both faiths, and that the Buddhist practice of meditation and the Christian tradition of hesychast is a profound tie that binds.
"Compassion and Meditation" is meant to be a meaningful examination of the similarities of the two faiths (which it is), but it also serves as an introduction to many basic Buddhist concepts, and the presumably (I hadn't heard of it before this book.) little heard of practice of hesychast.
If you're looking to learn a little about Buddhism, and see a side of Christianity that is rarely discussed, this book is a must read.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
New age and spiritual libraries on both sides need this
17 Nov 2009
Format:Paperback
COMPASSION AND MEDITATION: THE SPIRITUAL DYNAMIC BETWEEN BUDDHISM AND CHRISTIANITY is a fine comparative religion guide surveying Asian spiritual traditions and comparing Buddhist and Christian thinking. These two religious traditions have many common links, and both faiths could benefit from understanding these links. New age and spiritual libraries on both sides need this.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Wonderful Distillation of Spiritual Insights
29 Jun 2011
Format:Paperback
I just finished reading Compassion and Meditation, and cannot praise it enough. There is an amazing amount of spiritual wisdom in this short book. Leloup presents complementary practices from two ancient traditions, Christian and Buddhist, and demonstrates how both can contribute to spiritual development. Although the book is formally divided between the Christian and Buddhist approaches to meditation and development of compassion, Leloup brings in aspects of each in the discussion of the other, resulting in a complex inter-weaving of valuable insights from both. I would highly recommend this book for anyone interested in getting beyond the basics of spiritual practice and moving on to practices that will result in real and fundamental change.
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