Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh

Living Buddha, Living Christ
by Thich Nhat Hanh

Paperback - 208 pages (September 1997)
Riverhead Books; ISBN: 1573225681

Synopsis:

"When you are a truly happy Christian, you are also a Buddhist. And vice versa."
-- Thich Nhat Hanh

Buddha and Christ, perhaps the two most pivotal figures in the history of humankind, each left behind a legacy of teachings and practices that have shaped the lives of billions of people over the course of two millenia. If they were to meet on the road today, what would each think of the other?

Reviews:

Completely eye and mind opening!

June 12, 1998

Reviewer: Gary Meehan from Canada

For many Zen is an obscure practice. Equally so is the practice of Christianity. As a person with no spiritual home in either, and yet intrigued by both, I was drawn to this book primarily by its title.

What I found within was an honest, heartfelt and compassionate view on 2 of the greatest religions of the world. Being uncommitted in either direction, I started the book hoping that it would give me a way not to have to decide. That there was a way to be both Christian and Bhuddist. I left the book with a new understanding of how the two religions related, yes, most important I left with a new found respect for my cultural roots (Christian) and a way to continue on a path that would have me learn more about it.

Living Bhudda, Living Christ takes dogma out of the equation. Encourages us to look within for the source of spirituality. To realize that all that stands between our full awakening, whether through Jesus or Bhudda, is our unwillingness to open our eyes and see.

As a new Christian, some may find it ironic, that a Zen Master was largely responsible for opening my mind to my faith. A faith I saw prior to such works as a nice story at best.

For anyone who finds themselves wondering about things spiritual, how and if they have a relevance in their life, I would recommend this book. Similarly, for those that may feel the presence of God, but are finding it difficult to reconcile the way in which the message of God is delivered, this book is for you.

ENLIGHTENING and PEACEFUL!!

February 7, 1999

Reviewer: A reader from new york,usa

Being a Roman Catholic, I was afraid I was betraying my religion by starting to study Buddhism. After reading this book, I now see that Buddhism is more of a practice and way to live, then a strict religion. I also realize that Christ and Buddha had so much in common in their teachings. I highly recommend this book and any other books by this great writer for those seeking information on how to live a better peaceful and fulfilling life. It does not interfere with any other religion and I find it helps me understand,we all need to live as the Buddha and Christ have asked us to through their teaching.

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ENLIGHTENING and PEACEFUL!!	February 7, 1999
Reviewer: A reader from new york,usa
Being a Roman Catholic, I was afraid I was betraying my religion by starting to study Buddhism. After reading this book, I now see that Buddhism is more of a practice and way to live, then a strict religion. I also realize that Christ and Buddha had so much in common in their teachings. I highly recommend this book and any other books by this great writer for those seeking information on how to live a better peaceful and fulfilling life. It does not interfere with any other religion and I find it helps me understand,we all need to live as the Buddha and Christ have asked us to through their teaching.