Living Buddha, Living Christ
Written by Thich Nhat Hanh
Narrated by Ben Kingsley
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"When you are a truly happy Christian, you are also a Buddhist. And vice versa." -- Thich Nhat Hanh
World-renowned thinker and scholar Thich Nhat Hanh, considered by many to be a "Living Buddah," explores the spiritual crossroads where the traditions of Christianity and Buddhism meet. Living Buddha, Living Christ reawakens our understanding of both religions and the connections between them.
The bestselling author of Creating True Peace, and one of the most beloved Buddhist teachers in the West, Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh has been part of a decades-long dialogue between the two greatest living contemplative traditions. In lucid, meditative prose, he explores the crossroads of compassion and holiness at which the two traditions meet, and reawakens our understanding of both. "On the altar in my hermitage," he says, "are images of Buddha and Jesus, and I touch both of them as my spiritual ancestors."
Thich Nhat Hanh
Thich Nhat Hanh (pronounced tik-not-hawn) waas a world-renowned writer, scholar, spiritual leader, and Zen Buddhist monk. Since the age of sixteen, he was a Buddhist monk, a peace activist, and a seeker of the way. He survived three wars, persecution, and more than thirty years of exile from his native Vietnam, when he was banned by both the non-Communist and Communist governments for his role in undermining the violence he saw affecting his people. He was the master of one of the most prominent temples in Vietnam, and his lineage is traceable directly to the Buddha himself. A prolific author, Nhat Hanh has written more than one hundred books of philosophy, poetry, and fiction. Nhat Hanh lived in a monastic community in southwestern France that he founded, called Plum Village, recognized as the main inspiration for engaged Buddhism. He died in January 2022 at the age of 95.
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Reviews for Living Buddha, Living Christ
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Thich Nhat Hanh is one of my favorite Buddhist authors. A prolific writer, he gives compassionate and wise guidance on the teachings of Buddha and the path of peace and mindfulness. In this book he goes further and reaches out to show compellingly how the essence of Jesus' and the Buddha's teachings are unified in love, compassion and non-judgment.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Interesting content by Thich Nhat Hanh & excellent narration by Ben Kingsley. The author makes some comparisons of Buddhism and Christianity and advises tolerance of different cultural roots, urging people to focus on similarities in other religious beliefs, rather than differences.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Enlightening words about the Word of God. One can be a Buddhist Christian.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Overall very helpful to understand what bridges Christianity and Buddhism according to the author, but does not address real core differences. Nonetheless, it is mostly positive in it’s tone in encouraging dialogue between adherents to each.
This is an abridged version of the book which is not said until the end. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Good for the soul. Easy to understand and listen to.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Me gusta especialmente la lección de tolerancia hacia las demás religiones, cosa que no ocurre en todas!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Any Christian who wishes to nourish their spirit and liven their soul should read this book. Christians would be better Christians if they incorporated more Buddhism. Vice versa.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fantastica narración de Ben Kingsley. Una forma perfecta de entender como las religiones tienen un mismo fin, amor y compasión.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5beautiful ! a clear sicretism between both concepts
Longo 3/04/2019 - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Thich Nhat Hanh must be one of the teachers, that have most profoundly transformed my meditation practice. This book gives insight further on the path of becoming also a better human being and wide-eyed contemplator. There is only gratitude and thankfulness.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent walk about interfaith dialogue from a man who has lived both I would like to see scribd a offer the book as well as the audiobook
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Lots to think about here as Nhat points out, once again, the deep parallels in spiritual thought between Buddhism and Christianity. There is so much here that seems intrinsically true about the need for love, caring for ourselves and one another. A true voice for peace.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Interesting point of view, though ultimately somewhat unsatisfying. Hanh's primacy of the Holy Spirit, even if he is unorthodox, does warrant some consideration by the orthodox Christian.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Absolutely interesting book. I hope I translate it someday to my mother tongue
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5An excellent and thoughtful book on the spiritual parallels among the Buddhist and Christian faith traditions. Reading this book actually encouraged me to resume going to church at a time I wasn't going. Hanh's writing on the beautiful mystery of the Eucharist was especially moving.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Very interesting parallels from two faith traditions
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5enlightening a must for those of you interested in the esoteric side of life.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I once heard it said that Buddha was not a Christian, but Christ would have made a good Buddhist. In this book Thich Nhat Hanh wraps his arms around Christianity, with mixed results. It is clear that there are elements of Christianity he either ignores, or does not understand. On the other hand, he pulls out things in the Christian Tradition, that Christians have ignored or forgotten. I highly recommend the book for anyone who is interested in a Buddhist take on Christianity, but if you want a Christian take on how Christianity can interact with Buddhism, I find Thomas Merton to be more engaging.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Filled with jewels of wisdom and ways to find happiness and peace in your life
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5An explanation of Buddhism compared with Christianity in a somewhat easy to understand way. Lots to digest. I needed to read a little at a time. It is written by a Vietnamese Buddhist monk. Would be a great book for discussion..
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A guide for living through the practices of peace and understanding.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great read, if all religions took this view, we would live in a peaceful world!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A very interesting comparison of boudism and Christianity , I recommend
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Eye opener. Great book.
Clear explanation of cristianism and budism o