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04430aam a22004214a 4500 001 3C9089D636A511E18647CC926AFF544E 003 SILO 005 20120104010447 008 110105s2011 enk b 001 0 eng 010 $a 2011000313 020 $a 0203809114 (ebook) 020 $a 9780203809112 (ebook) 020 $a 0415611237 (hardback) 020 $a 9780415611237 (hardback) 035 $a (OCoLC)654317892 040 $a DLC $b eng $c DLC $d SILO $d BTCTA $d YDXCP $d BWX $d CDX $d SILO 042 $a pcc 050 00 $a BR128.B8 $b D68 2011 082 00 $a 294.3/35 $2 22 084 $a REL070000 $a REL012000 $a REL070000 $2 bisacsh 100 1 $a Drew, Rose. 245 1 $a Buddhist and Christian? : $b an exploration of dual belonging / $c Rose Drew. 260 $a Abingdon, Oxon ; $b Routledge, $c 2011. 300 $a xii, 274 p. ; $c 24 cm. 490 1 $a Routledge critical studies in Buddhism 520 $a "This is a detailed exploration of Buddhist Christian dual belonging, engaging - from both Buddhist and Christian perspectives - the questions that arise, and drawing on extensive interviews with well-known individuals in the vanguard of this important and growing phenomenon. The issue is pressing insofar the last century has witnessed a gradual but profound transformation of the West's religious landscape. In today's context of diversity, people are often influenced by more than one religion. Multireligious identities are consequently on the rise. At one end of the spectrum are those who identify themselves as fully belonging to more than one tradition. One of the most prevalent combinations is Christianity and Buddhism This book addresses central and fundamental questions. How is it possible to be authentically Buddhist and authentically Christian when, for example, God is central to Christianity yet absent from Buddhism; when Christians have faith in Jesus Christ while Buddhists take refuge in the Buddha; when Christians hope for heaven and Buddhists hope for nirvana; and when Buddhists and Christians engage in different practices? Are those who identify themselves as belonging to both traditions profoundly irrational, religiously schizophrenic, or perhaps just spiritually superficial? Or is it possible somehow to reconcile the thought and practice of Buddhism and Christianity in such a way that one can be deeply committed to both? And if it is possible, will the influence of Buddhist Christians on each of these traditions be something to be regretted or celebrated?"-- $c Provided by publisher. 520 $a "The last century witnessed a gradual but profound transformation of the West's religious landscape. In today's context of diversity, people are often influenced by more than one religion. Buddhism and Christianity is a particularly prevalent and fascinating combination. This book presents a detailed exploration of Buddhist Christian dual belonging, engaging - from both Buddhist and Christian perspectives - the questions that arise, and drawing on extensive interviews with well-known individuals in the vanguard of this important and growing phenomenon. The book looks at how it is possible to be authentically Buddhist and authentically Christian despite the differences in religion beliefs and practices. It discusses whether those who identify themselves as belonging to both traditions are profoundly irrational, religiously schizophrenic or perhaps just spiritually superficial, or if it is possible to reconcile the thought and practice of Buddhism and Christianity in such a way that one can be deeply committed to both. Finally, the book looks at whether the influence of Buddhist Christians on each of these traditions is something to be regretted or celebrated. It is an interesting contribution to studies on Asian Religion and Theology"-- $c Provided by publisher. 504 $a Includes bibliographical references (p. [232]-268) and index. 650 0 $a Buddhism $x Christianity. $x Christianity. 650 0 $a Christianity and other religions $x Buddhism. 650 0 $a Identification (Religion) 650 7 $a RELIGION / Buddhism / Rituals & Practice $2 bisacsh 650 7 $a RELIGION / Christian Life / General $2 bisacsh 650 7 $a RELIGION / Christianity / General $2 bisacsh 830 0 $a Routledge critical studies in Buddhism. 941 $a 1 952 $l OIAX792 $d 20130503011829.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=3C9089D636A511E18647CC926AFF544EInitiate Another SILO Locator Search