The Good Heart: A Buddhist Perspective on the Teachings of Jesus

by His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Other authorsLaurence Freeman (Introduction), Robert Kiely (Editor), Thupten Jinpa PhD (Translator)
Paperback, 2016

Status

Available

Publication

Wisdom Publications (2016), Edition: Reprint, 232 pages

Description

In this landmark book of interfaith dialogue, the Dalai Lama provides an extraordinary Buddhist perspective on the teachings of Jesus, commenting on well-known passages from the four Christian Gospels including the Sermon on the Mount, the parable of the mustard seed, the Resurrection, and others. Drawing parallels between Jesus and the Buddha--and the rich traditions from which they hail--His Holiness delivers a profound affirmation of the sacred in all religions. Readers will be inspired by the Dalai Lama's discussion of the endless merits of each tradition and uplifted by the common humanity between them.

Language

ISBN

0861711386 / 9780861711383

Library's review

In this landmark book of interfaith dialogue, the Dalai Lama provides an extraordinary Buddhist perspective on the teachings of Jesus, commenting on well-known passages from the four Christian Gospels including the Sermon on the Mount, the parable of the mustard seed, the Resurrection, and others.
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Drawing parallels between Jesus and the Buddha--and the rich traditions from which they hail--His Holiness delivers a profound affirmation of the sacred in all religions. Readers will be inspired by the Dalai Lama's discussion of the endless merits of each tradition and uplifted by the common humanity between them.
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Rating

½ (38 ratings; 3.8)

Pages

232
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