Jesus and Buddha: The Parallel Sayings

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 160 pages
• Published by: Ulysses Press December 8, 2004
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1569754616
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1569754610
• Book Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.8 inches
• Weighs: 1.8 pounds

Product Description
If Jesus and Buddha were to meet, they would recognize one another as fellow prophets because they were teaching the same truths. This is the spirit conveyed, both in words and images, by this lavishly illustrated gift book.

Readers will cherish both the book's message and presentation. Here are two great spiritual teachers from two very different traditions guiding us - whether talking about love, wisdom, or materialism - along the same path.

Using meditative color photographs to complement the universal truths these two charismatic figures proclaimed, this - the first trade paper edition of the illustrated edition - is an important and illuminating oracle of wisdom for all who believe that the spiritual outweighs the material. At the same time, it is a fascinating and appealing anthology of key beliefs within two of the world's great religions.


Reader Reviews
This review is from: Jesus and Buddha: The Parallel Sayings (Seastone Series) (Paperback) The first book in the "Parallel" series examines the words attributed to the founders of 2 of the world's major religions. THere are many similiarites between Jesus and Buddha that editor Marcus Borg notes in the Forward: Both had life tansforming experiences around the age of 30; both were teachers of love and compassion; and both spent time alone in the wilderness. "Jesus and Buddha" is not an overly scholarly study. A theme is presented with a brief one page intro (Compassion, Wisdom, Materialism, etc.). Then similiar quotes are presented on opposite pages - Jesus on one, Buddha on the next. The source is included, but thats it. No added commentary or explanation. I imagine those of an Orthodox bent will promptly drop the book in the trash. I found the spartan section intros and the short but informative Forward nicely balances the Zen-like approach to the quotes. For those who approach comparitive religion with rabid intellectualism, this book is not for you. For those who believe that God is experienced in the heart, and can approach this with an open heart and mind, this little gem may be well received.