Buddhism and Christianity: Some Bridges of UnderstandingAfter a brief historical survey, the doctrines of dharma and karma are discussed and key elements that appear in contrasting forms in the two religions are examined. Originally published in 1963. |
Contents
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II God in Four parts | 34 |
Christian and Buddhist | 64 |
IV Christian Guilt and Buddhist Dukkha | 103 |
V Christian Prayer and Buddhist Meditation | 136 |
VI The Conquest of Self | 174 |
VII Grace and Faith in Buddhism | 204 |
Notes | 228 |
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