Going Home: Jesus and Buddha as Brothers
by Thich Nhat Hanh
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Normally I hate people who scribble in books, but while I was reading this I found myself picking up a pen and underlining parts of the text, because they struck me so deeply.
Here's some of what I underlined:
"If you cannot love man, animals, and plants, I doubt that you can love God. The capacity for loving God depends on your capacity for loving humankind and other species."
"All the adjectives and nouns that we use to describe waves cannot be used to describe God. We can s...more
Here's some of what I underlined:
"If you cannot love man, animals, and plants, I doubt that you can love God. The capacity for loving God depends on your capacity for loving humankind and other species."
"All the adjectives and nouns that we use to describe waves cannot be used to describe God. We can s...more
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Did you know that Jesus meditated? In Living Buddha, Living Christ, Thich Nhat Hanh delivered a powerhouse bestseller about the affinities of Buddhist and Christian ideals. In Going Home, he focuses on fundamental concepts that still drive a wedge between the two religions--such as rebirth vs. eternal life, God vs. nirvana, and so on. After praising the differences between Christianity and Buddhism, Nhat Hanh proceeds to dissolve them in virtuosic style. Not only did Jesus meditate, he says, but...more
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Read in August, 2001
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Most of the books I read more than 2-3 years ago I have only vague memories of. I feel like I just read this one yesterday. It was essentially the sole catalyst for reinvigorating my own faith practice. I cannot explain what a powerful message this is, and the skill with which the author presents it: return to what you know, but most importantly find some sort of practice. In this day and age, growth (spiritual, emotional, or otherwise) is almost impossible without practice. Everything from...more
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This book is amazing. As usual Thich Nhat Hanh manages to express spiritual insights in such a simple, gentle way that has an overall message of unity and love. His words on mindfulness are inspirational, and I believe every Christian should read this text to understand the great similarities he reveals between its faith and Buddhism, as Jesus and Buddha surely would have walked as brothers.
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Read in January, 2007
His simple explanations and presentations of buddhist ideas are extremely well done; however, his comparisons with jesus and christian beliefs are somewhat lacking. I feel like there are a lot of comparisons he misses, and some that he makes are off the mark.
Still, an excellent book if solely from a buddhist perspective.
Still, an excellent book if solely from a buddhist perspective.
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Read in June, 2008
This is an absolutely amazing book. I have so many reference tags that i might as well put one big tag on the whole book!!! Many people can benefit and learn from mr. Hanh as he is really building a much needed bridge between to opposing religions and making the best and truth obvious.
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Read in December, 2007
As a series of lectures/homilies/sermons this is an average read. I respect the author immensely as an advocate of peace and communication. I was hoping for a thought experiment about Christ and Buddha as brothers as opposed to this. The title built me up and left me wanting more.
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Read in January, 2001
This was written by a Buddhist monk exiled from Vietnam who also considers himself a Christian. It's crazy how similar the two religions are. In general, I think they believe in a lot of the same things. They just tend to phrase the beliefs a little differently.
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Read in February, 2007
I think TNH's central thesis here is that Jesus and Christianity would be much better if they were more like Buddha and Buddhism. He has a facile reading of Christianity and it rankles.
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A fascinating little read. I'm no christian, but I found the story of both the Buddha and Jesus really captivating. I highly recommend this and the other TNH Jesus/Buddha book.
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Read in August, 2008
I listened to the audio and didn't get much out of it. I might pick up the books though and see how that hits me. Sometimes it makes a difference.
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Read in June, 2007
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This is a good book to bridge between Buddhism and Christianity. It brings forth the understanding and living trully and fully as who you are.
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I loved this book! I am a zen buddhist/christian and the comparisons between Jesus and Buddha were so close in many cases.
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Read in January, 2000
this was predestined... i owe my life and sanity to this book
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avg rating (all editions): 3.83 (115 ratings) avg rating (this edition): 3.84 (111 ratings) number of reviews: 14popular shelves
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