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Name: Living Buddha, Living Christ
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Author: Thich Nhat Hanh

Thich Nhat Hanh

Explore the common ground of Christianity and Buddhism

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What’s in it for me? A nurturing look at two religious traditions.

Gautama Buddha and Jesus of Nazareth never met. In fact, these two great leaders walked the Earth in distinctly different times, places, and cultures. Yet each managed to ignite religious movements that are still lively today.

Despite their differences, each religious tradition can offer much to the other. Drawing on the thoughtful insights of Thich Nhat Hanh, these blinks explore what we can learn by putting these two spiritual leaders into dialogue. You’ll learn how the teachings of both holy men share profound similarities on issues like faith, understanding, compassion, and how to live a good life.

In these blinks, you’ll learn

how faith is like a garden;
what's more valuable than your grandmother's jewelry; and
why life is like an ocean.

Interfaith dialogue can open paths toward peace and spiritual fulfillment.

There’s no single Buddhism. It’s just the opposite, in fact – there are many forms of this spiritual tradition. Just 100 years after the death of Gautama Buddha, the faith’s founding teacher, the tradition split into two distinct schools. A few hundred years later, there were more than 20 different sects.

Yet these schisms aren’t cause for strife. Each faction is but a single flower in the overall garden of Buddhism. Each is beautiful on its own, but together they form a vibrant ecosystem. Moreover, outside the Buddhist garden are other gardens of other faiths, each with its own flourishing flowerbeds.

To become spiritually whole, it’s important to recognize the beauty in all of these blooms.

The key message here is: Interfaith dialogue can open paths toward peace and spiritual fulfillment.

There’s an unfortunate tendency for people of different faiths to regard each other with suspicion or even animosity. Sometimes these tensions come from unfamiliarity. In other instances, they’re fostered by political or social strife. For instance, during the French colonization of Vietnam, Catholic missionaries worked to suppress Buddhism; this pressure drove the two faiths apart needlessly.

Yet if we look beyond these artificial divides, it's clear that both faiths share profound similarities – there are Buddhist elements in Christianity, and Christian elements within Buddhism. This state of deep, mutual connection is called interbeing. By looking closely and studying this interbeing between the two faiths, it’s possible to enrich our experience of both.

In fact, both faiths encourage this type of contemplation. The Christian Psalms urge the faithful to “Be still,” in order to know God’s love. This means practitioners should be tranquil and concentrate on the world around them. In the same vein, Buddhists practice vipasyana, or “looking deeply.” With practice, Buddhists also come to know love by cultivating a calm, relaxed, and contemplative disposition toward the world.

This isn’t the only similarity between these two religions. The teachings of Buddha and Christ convey similar themes of love, acceptance, and understanding, and both offer valuable advice on how to find joy and overcome suffering. Investigating these overlaps helps practitioners of either faith gain a deeper understanding of their own religion. And, even more importantly, fostering a rich interfaith dialogue, one in which both sides truly listen to one another, can go a long way toward healing the divisions that exist in everyday life.

It’s crucial to bring the teachings of Buddha and Christ into everyday life.

Both Jesus Christ and the Buddha were real historical figures. The historical Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in ancient Judea. He was raised by a carpenter, spent his adult life traveling and teaching, and was eventually killed at the age of 33. Meanwhile, the historical Buddha was born as a prince in Kapilavastu, on the Indian subcontinent. As an adult, he forsook his family’s wealth, practiced meditation, and taught until his death at age 80.

But these are just historical details. In a more profound sense, both figures remain with us through their teachings and ideals. These notions transcend space and time and are accessible to humanity today.

Strong communities are at the heart of any religious faith.

Let’s be honest. Following the Living Buddha and the Living Christ isn’t always easy. Our lives are filled with stress, strife, and seemingly endless lists of work and chores.

So how can you stay mindful while doing the laundry or running errands in town? How can you remain loving when dealing with difficult coworkers or rude strangers? Wouldn’t it be easier simply to escape the daily grind and live out your days in a monastery as a Buddhist or Christian monk? Maybe. But it’s not a realistic solution for everyone. And don’t forget: even monasteries require cooking and cleaning.

The path toward peace starts with understanding your enemy.

Imagine for a moment a world without weapons. In this scenario, all the bombs, guns, tanks, and daggers that populate our military bases and private armories are transported far away to the surface of the moon. In this outlandish fantasy, will we achieve world peace?

Unfortunately, probably not. Because even if we remove the tools of war, the roots of violence will remain. The fear, ignorance, distrust, and bigotry that reside in our hearts will persist. And as long as these corrupting forces endure, we’ll find a reason to fight and make new weapons to do so.

Both faiths offer age-old guides to living that still resonate today.

Family heirlooms. Most of us have them tucked away somewhere in our closets, wardrobes, or kitchens. Maybe you inherited a lovely necklace from your grandmother, or perhaps you’ve got some antique china from your grandfather.

No matter what they are, these objects hold special meaning because they connect us to our roots. But our ancestors give us more than just things. They also pass on values, traditions, and religious principles. And while all that silverware and jewelry is surely nice, these intangible goods are often more important to our spiritual well-being.

Buddhism and Christianity both grapple with the notion of eternal life.

How can we describe God? Surely, if a deity is all-powerful, all-knowing, and omnipresent, even a whole dictionary of words would fail to capture its full scope.

To solve this quandary, the Greek Orthodox church employs “apophatic theology,” or “negative theology.” In this worldview, God isn’t described with language at all. Instead, theologians only talk of what God is not. Amazingly, Buddhists follow a comparable philosophy – practitioners are encouraged to abandon the concept of “the Buddha.” Instead of getting bogged down in definitions, they’re encouraged simply to experience the Buddha directly.

Prayer and meditative chanting keep faith alive throughout the day.

In many ways, faith is like a garden. It’s beautiful, natural, and can bring joy to all who come upon it. Yet, also like a garden, faith is best when it’s living and growing. And, as any gardener will tell you, fostering a flourishing bed of flowers takes work. It must be nurtured and tended to daily.

Now, imagine that you were charged with cultivating a garden, but given no tools. Sure, you could do your best to water, rake, hoe, and prune with your hands, but the toil would be arduous and the results discouraging.

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Living Buddha, Living Christ (1995) is a meditation on the surprising intersections between Buddhism and Christianity. This thoughtful text shows the common ground shared by two of the world’s most influential spiritual leaders.

Wer Living Buddha, Living Christ lesen sollte

Christians seeking a new perspective on Christ
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Anyone wanting to cultivate a deeper spiritual life

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Thich Nhat Hanh was a Buddhist monk, peace activist, and world-renowned spiritual leader. The author of more than 70 books, he was once nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by civil-rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

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