Gary's comments (member since Jul 12, 2007)

Gary's comments from the Buddhist group.

James, did you mean:

http://www.lioncity.net/buddhism/index.p...

?

Sally, I haven't read this particular book, but I have read plenty of other books by Thich Nhat Hahn and have learned something from every one of them. Anyway, one of his books that you might find beneficial is:

LIVING BUDDHA, LIVING CHRIST (10th Anniversary Edition).

Here is the book description:
"10th anniversary edition of the classic text, updated, revised, and featuring a Mindful Living Journal.

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 two millennia. If they were to meet on the road today, what would each think of the other's spiritual views and practices? In this classic text for spiritual seekers, Thich Nhat Hanh explores the crossroads of compassion and holiness at which the two traditions meet, and he reawakens our understanding of both."

I have not read that particular book, but it sounds like what you are describing.

Also, his _Thich Nhat Hanh: Essential Writings_ contains the Christian-Buddhist dialogues among his other writings.

Hi Steven,

I think two excellent and easy-to-read introductory books are THE HEART OF THE BUDDHA'S TEACHING, by Thich Nhat Hanh, and MINDFULNESS IN PLAIN ENGLISH, by Bhante H. Gunaratana. The former covers the philosophy; the latter covers the practice. Both are very enjoyable and can serve as easy stepping stones to further reading.