JESUS AND BUDDHA: The Parallel Sayings. Introduction By Jack Kornfield. Co~Editor Ray Riegart

Borg, Marcus (Edited By)

ISBN 10: 1569751218 / ISBN 13: 9781569751213

Published by Berkeley CA. 1997. Ulysses Press, 1997

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black hardcover 8vo. (octavo). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. very fine cond. mint cond. looks new. like new. as new. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of markings. dustwrapper in fine cond. not worn or torn or price clipped (no price listed). nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking, underlining, remainder markings etc~. first edition. first printing (#1 in # line). xvii+241p.+ list of publisher's other titles. bibliography. contributor bios. religion. philosophy. psychology. christianity. buddhism. ancient literature. ~ ARE THERE UNIVERSAL truths to guide us through life? If we compare the sayings of Jesus and Buddha, the answer is a heart felt yes. Both provided the same advice on loving, living a full life, and experiencing the sacred. One came from the West, the other from the East; and they created two distinctly different religions. But the words they left us on how to keep our lives simple, appreciate the world around us, and open our souls to other people, are the same. In Jesus and Buddha, their parallel sayings are presented for the first time in an especially designed format on facing pages to fully reveal the singular nature of their message. At the heart of these amazing parallels lies mystery that puzzles historians even today. How could Jesus, living five hundred years after Buddha and three thousand miles from India, espouse the same teachings? Some historians believe that Buddhist principles were known in Jesus' day throughout the Roman Empire. Certain fringe theorists claim that Jesus was trained in Buddhism; some even insist that he visited India. Others claim that they were drawing from the same universal well of spirit and wisdom. Jesus and Buddha explores these mysteries as it traces the life stories and beliefs of Christ and Buddha. Then it invites you to discover the single message in their dual teachings.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: JESUS AND BUDDHA: The Parallel Sayings. Introduction By Jack Kornfield. Co~Editor Ray Riegart
• Publisher: Berkeley CA. 1997. Ulysses Press
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1569751218
• ISBN 13: 9781569751213
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • ancient literature
  • philosophy
  • religion

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Synopsis

Traces the possible influence of Buddhist philosophy on the teachings of Jesus, examines their life stories and beliefs, and presents their similar teachings in parallel format on facing pages. 40,000 first printing. IP. "

About the Author

Marcus J. Borg (1942 2015) was a pioneering author and teacher whom the New York Times described as "a leading figure in his generation of Jesus scholars." He was the Hundere Distinguished Professor of Religion and Culture at Oregon State University and canon theologian at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, and he appeared on NBC's The Today Show and Dateline, ABC's World News, and NPR's Fresh Air. His books have sold over a million copies, including the bestselling Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, Reading the Bible Again for the First Time, Jesus, The Heart of Christianity, Evolution of the Word, Speaking Christian, and Convictions.