Buddhism in the Light of Christ
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Buddhism in the Light of Christ

A Former Buddhist Nun’s Reflections, with Some Helpful Suggestions on How to Reach Out to Your Buddhist Friends

  1. 166 pages
  2. English
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  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Buddhism in the Light of Christ

A Former Buddhist Nun’s Reflections, with Some Helpful Suggestions on How to Reach Out to Your Buddhist Friends

About this book

Buddhism's influence is growing in the West, as seen in the widespread use of "Buddhist mindfulness apps" in people's attempts to unwind, or the casual use of words like "nirvana" and "karma" that have crept into the English language. Whether we meet it in the East or West, what is Buddhism? What is at the heart of its teachings? How does Buddhism differ from Christianity, and are they compatible? Through a collection of true short stories and testimonies, Buddhism in the Light of Christ--a sequel and companion to Esther Baker's first book, I Once was a Buddhist Nun--takes an insightful look at some core Buddhist beliefs and practices, and then reflects on them from a Christian viewpoint and biblical understanding. Esther tackles important questions such as: "How does the Buddhist goal nirvana and God differ?" and "Is Buddhism a form of idolatry?" Her responses reveal a penetrating understanding that helps to unravel and demystify the true nature of Buddhism. Buddhism in the Light of Christ also includes helpful suggestions on how to share Jesus with Buddhist friends, as well as important considerations regarding discipleship once a Buddhist has come to know Christ.

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Information

Publisher
Resource Publications
Year
2014
Print ISBN
9781625644664
9781498269148
eBook ISBN
9781630872496
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Buddhism

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Foreword
  3. Acknowledgments
  4. Introduction
  5. Chapter 1: Basic Teachings of the Buddha
  6. Chapter 2: Nirvāna and God
  7. Chapter 3: Meditation and Prayer
  8. Chapter 4: Karma and Grace
  9. Chapter 5: Impermanence, Suffering, No Self, or True Self
  10. Chapter 6: The Illusory and Insubstantial Nature of Evil
  11. Chapter 7: One God or Many gods?
  12. Chapter 8: An Unholy Alliance
  13. Chapter 9: Evangelizing Buddhists
  14. Chapter 10: Discipleship after Darkness
  15. Conclusion
  16. Exploring Further 1
  17. Exploring Further 2
  18. Exploring Further 3
  19. Exploring Further 4
  20. Exploring Further 5
  21. Exploring Further 6
  22. Exploring Further 7
  23. Exploring Further 8
  24. Exploring Further 9
  25. Exploring Further 10
  26. Exploring Further 11
  27. Exploring Further 12
  28. Exploring Further 13
  29. Exploring Further 14
  30. Exploring Further 15
  31. Helpful Websites
  32. Bibliography

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