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A fresh look at Buddhism and Christianity by one of the best known, most respected and beloved Buddhist teachers living in the West.
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Budda and 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 the two traditions meet, and reawakens our understanding of both. (19960105)
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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This book is, like all of Thich Nhat Hanh's writing, deceptively simple and repays reading several times to allow the significance of his thinking to permeate. I suspect that some Christians may not appreciate Christ being seen as a brother to the Buddha, nor some of Christ's teachings re-interpreted from a Zen point of view. But for myself, I found that the establishing of a common ground between Christ's message and the Buddha's, to be refreshing and uplifting.
33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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For many Zen is an obscure practice. Equally so is the practice of Christianity. As a person with no spiritual home in either, and yet intrigued by both, I was drawn to this book primarily by its title.
What I found within was an honest, heartfelt and compassionate view on 2 of the greatest religions of the world. Being uncommitted in either direction, I started the book hoping that it would give me a way not to have to decide. That there was a way to be both Christian and Bhuddist. I left the book with a new understanding of how the two religions related, yes, most important I left with a new found respect for my cultural roots (Christian) and a way to continue on a path that would have me learn more about it.
Living Bhudda, Living Christ takes dogma out of the equation. Encourages us to look within for the source of spirituality. To realize that all that stands between our full awakening, whether through Jesus or Bhudda, is our unwillingness to open our eyes and see.
As a new Christian, some may find it ironic, that a Zen Master was largely responsible for opening my mind to my faith. A faith I saw prior to such works as a nice story at best.
For anyone who finds themselves wondering about things spiritual, how and if they have a relevance in their life, I would recommend this book. Similarly, for those that may feel the presence of God, but are finding it difficult to reconcile the way in which the message of God is delivered, this book is for you.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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This book is A way to peace between not just Christians and Buddhists but to people of all faiths. I am buddhist, but was raised Roman Catholic. This book helped me to look at my roots and what not only Jesus's techings have to offer but also his life. Though I may not return to my roots I have a better understanding of them and will use what I have learned from this amazing book by an amazing being to help impprove my life.
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Differing religions
What I like about Thich Nhat Hanh is that he tries to build bridges between different religions. Unfortunately, there are too any people who profess to be religious who only... Read more
Published 17 months ago by MchaelC
Makes you relax
I read this book and relaxed more instantly. After growing up in the USA in a crazy Christian environment that spouted thoughts that didn't make sense, I knew, after reading this... Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2005
Pearls of wisdom on every page
All religions have as their common thread the Golden Rule expressed in Buddhism as: "Hurt not others with that which pains yourself" and in Christianity as: "Do unto others as you... Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2004 by DAVID-LEONARD WILLIS
ENLIGHTENING and PEACEFUL!!
Being a Roman Catholic, I was afraid I was betraying my religion by starting to study Buddhism. After reading this book, I now see that Buddhism is more of a practice and way to... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 1999
enlightened comparison between Christianity and Buddhism
If one is interested in basic truisms of Christianity and the similarities to Buddhism, this is the book for you. This book will be appreciated by almost everyone who reads it. Read more
Published on 25 Dec 1998
Introduced me to a beautiful world of religion w/o rhetoric
Briefly, I have read many views on Buddhism and Christianity looking for my very own identity. Thich Nhat Hanh introduced me to the spiritual world of awareness. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 1998
not just about religion...
This book goes beyond Christianity and Buddhism. It addresses the issues involved within these two religions, but goes deeper into the how's and why's. Read more
Published on 4 Dec 1998
Unparallelled eloquence, insight
When you begin to read it you can see it is written by a Zen master because Thich Nhat Hanh is able to say much with few words. Read more
Published on 26 Oct 1998
Camel and peanuts
Robert anton wilson once said you can say peanuts and camels are the same thing if you look at the contours of there backs and ignore eveythin g else. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 1998
Excellent for Buddhist and Christians.
This book has brought me closer to my own Christian roots. Like all of Thay's work, it reads very easily and is evidence that non-Christians also have valid viewpoints. Read more
Published on 28 July 1998
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