“An eloquent overview of the similarities between Christianity and Buddhism.”
Jesus and Buddha
The Parallel Sayings
Description
Jesus and Buddha were separated by five hundred years, three thousand miles, and two drastically different cultures. Yet this trade paper edition of the highly acclaimed hardback juxtaposes passages from the New Testament and ancient Buddhist scriptures to illuminate the striking similarity between their lives, deeds, and teachings.
Pages272
Released1999
LanguageEnglish
PublisherUlysses Press
ISBN9781569757710
SellerSimon & Schuster
About the author(s)
Marcus Borg was the author of the best-selling Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time. He lived in Portland, Oregon.
Jack Kornfield is the author of the best-selling Buddha's Little Instruction Book. He lives in Woodacre, California.
Reviews
“Enlightening and beautifully printed.”
“Beautifully laid out ... a popular book designed to foster reflection.”
“This compilation reveals a remarkable synchronicity in early teaching from East to West.”
