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Benedict's Dharma: Buddhists Reflect on the Rule of Saint Benedict

Judith Simmer-Brown; Norman Fischer; Joseph Goldstein; Yifa

Synopsis:
Saint Benedict's Rule--a set of guidelines that has governed Christian monastic life since the sixth century--continues to fascinate laypeople and monastics alike. Buddhist monks and nuns have been intrigued by Benedict's insights into human nature and by the similarities between Christian and Buddhist traditions. Now, through personal anecdotes and thoughtful comparison, four prominent Buddhist scholars reveal how the wisdom of each tradition can revitalize the other. theirs is a lively and compelling dialogue which will appeal not only to Buddhists and Christians, but to anyone interested in rediscovering the value of an ancient discipline in the modern world.

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Other editions: Softcover - 2002, Hardcover - 2001, Hardcover - 2001